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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Kojic Acid
Antioxidant
Globules
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Triclosan
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Water, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Myristic Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Propylene Glycol, Kojic Acid, Globules, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Niacinamide, Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Triclosan, Allantoin, Panthenol, Disodium EDTA, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Parfum
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 ParfumSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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!
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