What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
C15-19 Alkane
SolventCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carica Papaya Seed Oil
Humectant
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract
EmollientGarcinia Mangostana Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningC10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Triolein
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Dioleate
Emollient
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, C15-19 Alkane, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Parfum, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract, Carica Papaya Seed Oil, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract, Garcinia Mangostana Fruit Extract, C10-18 Triglycerides, Sodium Hyaluronate, Triolein, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Dioleate, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Coumarin, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal
Water
Skin ConditioningCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingIsopentyldiol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
C13-15 Alkane
SolventSh-Oligopeptide-78
Surfactant
Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Barley Protein
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Cellulose
Absorbent
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Parfum
Masking
Amyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil
Dimethyl Phenylethyl Carbinyl Acetate
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Geranyl Acetate
Perfuming
Isoeugenyl Acetate
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Pinene
Masking
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Vanillin
Masking
Water, Cellulose Gum, Isopentyldiol, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Sodium Benzoate, C13-15 Alkane, Sh-Oligopeptide-78, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Barley Protein, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Gluconolactone, Arginine, Coco-Glucoside, Lactic Acid, Cellulose, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol, C14-22 Alcohols, Parfum, Amyl Salicylate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Dimethyl Phenylethyl Carbinyl Acetate, Geraniol, Geranyl Acetate, Isoeugenyl Acetate, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Pinene, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Vanillin
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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.
Benzyl Salicylate is a solvent and fragrance additive. It is an ester of benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid. This ingredient can be naturally found in some plants and plant extracts.
In fragrances, Benzyl Salicylate may be a solvent or a fragrance component. In synthetic musk scents, it is used as a solvent. For floral fragrances such as lilac and jasmine, it is used as a fragrance component. The natural scent of Benzyl Salicylate is described as "lightly-sweet, slightly balsamic".
While Benzyl Salicylate has been associated with contact dermatitis and allergies, emerging studies show it may not be caused by this ingredient alone.
However, this ingredient is often used with fragrances and other components that may cause allergies. It is still listed as a known allergen in the EU. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Another study from 2021 shows Benzyl Salicylate may have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Benzyl SalicylateLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool 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 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
