What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water
MaskingMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Vinegar
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Wheat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Dioctyldodecyl Dodecanedioate
EmollientHydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract
AstringentPsidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentAloe Barbadensis Leaf
Masking
Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-10
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Dioctyldodecyl Dodecanedioate, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Gluconate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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