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Ingredients Side-by-side
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingEthylhexyl Stearate
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Ether
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientParfum
MaskingC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCannabis Sativa Seed Oil
EmollientAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantLimonene
PerfumingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialLinalool
PerfumingTocopherol
AntioxidantRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicNiacinamide
SmoothingCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Dicaprylyl Ether, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Parfum, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalool, Tocopherol, Retinyl Palmitate, Polysorbate 20, Water, Ascorbic Acid, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Biotin, Niacinamide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Limonene 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 ParfumWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water