What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Alcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialIsobutane
Isododecane
EmollientDiisopropyl Adipate
EmollientHomosalate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberOctocrylene
UV AbsorberButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberLauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Stearate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-3 Stearate/Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Crosspolymer
HumectantMethyl Dihydroabietate
Parfum
MaskingAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantParaffinum Liquidum
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientLimonene
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingAmyl Cinnamal
PerfumingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialButylphenyl Methylpropional
PerfumingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingHydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
MaskingAlcohol Denat., Isobutane, Isododecane, Diisopropyl Adipate, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate/Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Crosspolymer, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Parfum, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Water, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingKaolin
AbrasiveSilica
AbrasivePropanediol
SolventLecithin
EmollientMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingRhodiola Rosea Extract
EmollientEchinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentKunzea Pomifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSyzygium Luehmannii Fruit Extract
AntioxidantTasmannia Lanceolata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Kaolin, Silica, Propanediol, Lecithin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopherol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Rhodiola Rosea Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Maltodextrin, Kunzea Pomifera Fruit Extract, Syzygium Luehmannii Fruit Extract, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit Extract, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene, Linalool, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum 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 ParfumWater. 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!
Learn more about Water