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Ingredients Side-by-side
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientParfum
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Isopropyl Laurate
EmollientIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethyl Oleate
Emollient
Ethyl Stearate
Emollient
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Ethyl Palmitate
Emollient
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Isododecane, Parfum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Isopropyl Laurate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ethyl Oleate, Ethyl Stearate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Ethyl Linoleate, Ethyl Palmitate, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Coumarin, Benzyl Alcohol, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil
Emollient
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Bark Extract
AntimicrobialCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides
Skin Conditioning
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Triolein
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Parfum, Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Squalane, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Linoleic Acid, Lecithin, Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Triolein, Tocopherol, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Coumarin, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Salicylate is a solvent and fragrance additive. It is an ester of benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid. This ingredient can be naturally found in some plants and plant extracts.
In fragrances, Benzyl Salicylate may be a solvent or a fragrance component. In synthetic musk scents, it is used as a solvent. For floral fragrances such as lilac and jasmine, it is used as a fragrance component. The natural scent of Benzyl Salicylate is described as "lightly-sweet, slightly balsamic".
While Benzyl Salicylate has been associated with contact dermatitis and allergies, emerging studies show it may not be caused by this ingredient alone.
However, this ingredient is often used with fragrances and other components that may cause allergies. It is still listed as a known allergen in the EU. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Another study from 2021 shows Benzyl Salicylate may have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Benzyl SalicylateCarthamus tinctorius seed oil comes from safflower, one of humanity's oldest crops.
Safflower seed oil contains a high percentage of linoleic acid and oleic acid. It also contains Vitamin E. These three components are effective moisturizers.
Vitamin E helps nourish your skin's lipid barrier. It is also a potent antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or unstable molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Due to its high fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis safe.
Thoughout history, safflower has been used for dying fabrics and in food as a saffron substitute.
Learn more about Carthamus Tinctorius Seed OilCoumarins are a group of substances found naturally in plants. There are over 1300 types of coumarins identified. It has a natural vanilla scent.
Coumarin is an identified EU known allergy, meaning it may cause an allergic reaction when applied to the skin.
In many countries, coumarin is banned as a food additive. However, it can be found in soaps, tobacco products, and some alcohol drinks.
Plants use coumarins as a chemical defense. Some plants that have coumarins include lavender, tonka beans, and yellow clovers.
Learn more about CoumarinLimonene 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 LimoneneParfum 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 Parfum
