What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Vegetable Oil
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientGlyceryl Behenate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientJojoba Esters
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin ConditioningViola Tricolor Extract
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientAcacia Decurrens Flower Wax
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantPolyglycerin-3
HumectantParfum
MaskingP-Anisic Acid
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 61565
Cosmetic ColorantVegetable Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Behenate, Octyldodecanol, Jojoba Esters, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Viola Tricolor Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Polyglycerin-3, Parfum, P-Anisic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 61565
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
EmollientPolyethylene
AbrasivePEG-10 Isostearate
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientHydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin ConditioningCeramide 3
Skin ConditioningCeramide 6 Ii
Skin ConditioningCeramide 1
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCholesterol
EmollientSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientGeraniol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingParfum
MaskingCetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polydecene, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Polyethylene, PEG-10 Isostearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 6 Ii, Ceramide 1, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Phytosphingosine, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Water, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Geraniol, Linalool, Parfum
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilParfum 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