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Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientDimethiconol
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Squalane
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Isododecane, Dimethiconol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract, Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Squalane, Tocopherol, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Parfum
Isododecane
EmollientNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Polycitronellol T-Butyl Ether
EmollientPPG-3 Benzyl Ether Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Phytosteryl Sunflowerseedate
Skin ConditioningButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Bis-(Isostearoyl/Oleoyl Isopropyl) Dimonium Methosulfate
Skin ConditioningDilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer
EmollientHydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides
EmollientCitronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Isododecane, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isoamyl Laurate, Diheptyl Succinate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Polycitronellol T-Butyl Ether, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Ethylhexanoate, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Parfum, Phytosteryl Sunflowerseedate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Bis-(Isostearoyl/Oleoyl Isopropyl) Dimonium Methosulfate, Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides, Citronellol, Linalool, Limonene, Citral, Geraniol, Coumarin
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These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
The chemical name for this ingredient is 2,2,4,6,6-PENTAMETHYLHEPTANE.
Learn more about IsododecaneLimonene is the compound that gives citrus peel its smell.
In skincare, it shows up as a standalone fragrance ingredient or as a natural compound of citrus and other essential oils.
You'll typically see this ingredient used in very small amounts; anything above 0.001% in a leave-on product or 0.01% in a rinse-off has to be named on the label in the EU. The citrus oils that carry it sit around 0.5-1% in a finished formula.
Fresh limonene is a weak allergen; the real issue is that it slowly reacts with air and then breaks down from oxidation to create hydroperoxides (which are strong sensitizers). This is why suppliers are required to keep the peroxide value below 20 mmol.
Positive reactions in people being investigated for eczema vary:
It's worth skipping if you have a known fragrance allergy or a compromised barrier, but the risk is low for most people.
Older or long-opened products are also more likely to bother you than fresh ones due to oxidation.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a small, naturally occurring scent molecule found in plants like lavender, coriander, bergamot, and more.
It is one of the two most-used fragrance ingredients in cosmetics and added purely for smell. Since it's not used for a skin benefit, there's no "effective dose". Concentration depends on the fragrance load of the product.
The EU requires it to be named on the label above 0.001% in leave-on and 0.01% in rinse-off products.
Fresh linalool is a weak sensitizer but air exposure turns some of it into hydroperoxides, which are strong sensitizers. Those oxidation products are the actual allergy concern.
Patch-test clinics see positive reactions to linalool hydroperoxides in about 4% to 12% of dermatitis patients depending on country and test concentration.
Resassuringly, one analytical study found hydroperoxide levels in real fragranced products to be orders of magnitude below what induced sensitization in animal studies with no evidence of oxidation building up during normal storage.
The practical takeaway is that linalool is fine for most people but worth avoiding if you have a confirmed fragrance contact allergy or a badly compromised barrier.
Products stored a long time after opening are also the high-risk scenario since that is when oxidation happens.
The scent of linalool is described as 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 Parfum
