What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Cerebrosides
EmollientGamma-Docosalactone
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Threonine
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Honey
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Hematin
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lysine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Hexyl Laurate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Cerebrosides, Gamma-Docosalactone, Serine, Glycine, Alanine, Arginine, Threonine, Hydrolyzed Silk, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Honey, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hematin, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Betaine, Sorbitol, Pentylene Glycol, Glutamic Acid, Isostearic Acid, Lysine, Proline, Sodium PCA, Water, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Alcohol Denat., Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract
Masking
Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract
Skin Conditioning
Reviews
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) is a lightweight silicone that mostly acts as an emollient and solvent in cosmetics. Its the reason your products feel silky, fast-spreading, and non-greasy.
Since D5 is volatile, it does its thing and then evaporates off the skin quickly.
The safety profile of this ingredient is reassuring; the US CIR Expert Panel concluded D5 is safe as used in cosmetics and Health Canada concluded that D5 is not harmful to human health or the environment as currently used in cosmetics
There's a study that people mention about D5 in a rat study showing tumors. This study is related to long-term inhalation of high D5 levels.
Regulatory bodies have judged this study to be not applicable in topical skincare since skin absorption of D5 is very low and we're not really inhaling huge amounts of D5.
The only restriction for this ingredient is environmental. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) restricted D5 in wash-off cosmetics at or above 0.1% due to their persistence in water.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
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.
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