What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingLauramide DEA
SurfactantGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycol Distearate
Emollient
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Astringent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMalic Acid
Buffering
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Kaolin
Abrasive
Sodium Citrate
BufferingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMenthol
Masking
Lauriminodipropionic Acid
CleansingLactic Acid
Buffering
Zinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Tetrasodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauramide DEA, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycol Distearate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Glycine, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Malic Acid, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Kaolin, Sodium Citrate, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Menthol, Lauriminodipropionic Acid, Lactic Acid, Zinc Sulfate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Parfum
Alternatives
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.
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