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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningVp/Va Copolymer
Isobutane
Propane
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantPvp
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
Wheat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningLaureth-23
CleansingLaureth-4
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-4
Polyquaternium-11
Oleth-20
CleansingButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberOctyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer
HumectantDimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate
EmollientEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberButylene Glycol
HumectantDisodium EDTA
BHT
AntioxidantParfum
MaskingLinalool
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingCitric Acid
BufferingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativePhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Vp/Va Copolymer, Isobutane, Propane, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycerin, Pvp, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Persea Gratissima Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Wheat Amino Acids, Caprylyl Methicone, Laureth-23, Laureth-4, Polyquaternium-4, Polyquaternium-11, Oleth-20, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Parfum, Linalool, Citral, Geraniol, Limonene, Citric Acid, Aminomethyl Propanol, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-46
Isobutane
Propane
Propylene Glycol
HumectantCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingOleth-20
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingBenzophenone-4
UV AbsorberParfum
MaskingLinalool
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingHydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
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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.
This ingredient is a low-molecular weight gas using as a propellant in foams, sprays, and mousses.
It is not intended to interact with skin in a meaningful way as it evaporates almost immediately after dispensing and only leaving behind the actual product formula.
If it does somehow make it onto your skin, it is chemically inert and does not penetrate or get absorbed into skin. Safety assessments note that adverse skin reactions to this ingredient are uncommon.
Learn more about IsobutaneLinalool 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 LinaloolOleth-20 comes from oleyl alcohol. It is an emulsifier that helps reduce surface tension of dirt and pollutants to be washed away.
The 20 stands for the average number of ethylene oxide units.
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.
Propane is a gas derived from petroleum and natural gas. In cosmetics, its only used as an aerosol propellant (it pushes your product out of the can when you press the nozzle).
That's why you'll find it in hair sprays, dry shampoos, deodorants, mousses, shaving foams, and sunscreen sprays.
It is volatile, meaning it only remains on skin for less than 10 seconds before evaporating. It doesn't really linger long enough on skin to act as a skincare ingredient in any meaningful way.
Hairspray concentrations are between 6-17%.
The CIR Expert Panel concluded it to be safe as a cosmetic ingredient under present concentration and usage.
Learn more about PropaneWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water