What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
No key ingredients
Benefits
No benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Amp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
Skin ConditioningPvp
Emulsion StabilisingSaccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
Skin ConditioningTricholoma Matsutake Extract
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Hydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Avena Sativa Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate
HumectantPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Lactate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningErgothioneine
Antioxidant
Water, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Amp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid, Pvp, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Hydroxyapatite, Pentylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Avena Sativa Peptide, Zinc Oxide, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Saccharide Isomerate, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Zinc PCA, Zinc Gluconate, Zinc Lactate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ergothioneine
Reviews
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
