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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAmp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeGlycerin
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCamellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentPistacia Lentiscus Gum
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingWater, Amp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Pvp, Phenoxyethanol, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Parfum, Potassium Sorbate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Phenethyl Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialPvp
Emulsion StabilisingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingEthylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientSodium Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
CleansingDimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlycereth-5 Lactate
EmollientMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
MaskingMethyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingPoloxamer 407
EmulsifyingWater, Alcohol Denat., Pvp, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Sodium Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycereth-5 Lactate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Poloxamer 407
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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 ParfumPvp is a water-soluble synthetic polymer and common hairstyling ingredient. It is a film-forming ingredient and used to "hold" specific shapes of hair.
In cosmetics, PVP helps products like sunscreens and color cosmetics last longer and wear more evenly.
It is less effective in high-humidity. It tends to draw moisture, but this moisture dismantles the structure and "hold".
PVP is generally well tolerated on skin and toxicity studies are negative for dermal irritation.
Learn more about PvpWater. 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