What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningCyclotetrasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Bee Venom
Astringent
Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Ceteareth-12
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/Dimethylcarbonate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Iron Oxides
Parfum
Masking
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Bisabolol
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tetrasodium EDTA
Benzylidene Dimethoxydimethylindanone
Skin ProtectingWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Lauroyl Lysine, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Bee Venom, Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Niacinamide, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceteareth-20, Ceteareth-12, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/Dimethylcarbonate Copolymer, Octocrylene, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sorbitan Palmitate, Sorbitan Olivate, Iron Oxides, Parfum, CI 77491, CI 77499, Benzyl Alcohol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Bisabolol, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Benzylidene Dimethoxydimethylindanone
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lactate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingBHT
Antioxidant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Trideceth-9
EmulsifyingCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantDecylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCI 16035
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lactate, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Chlorphenesin, Lactic Acid, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water, Sodium Hydroxide, BHT, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trideceth-9, CI 19140, Decylene Glycol, CI 16035, 1,2-Hexanediol
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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 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
