What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingCoconut Alcohol
EmollientPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingOpuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Water
Antioxidant
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Coco-Glucoside, Coconut Alcohol, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Glycerin, Carbomer, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Xanthan Gum, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Water, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Citric Acid, Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, CI 19140, CI 14700
Water
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Kaolin
Abrasive
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingCoco-Betaine
CleansingParfum
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolyquaternium-7
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Sorbitol, Lauric Acid, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycol Distearate, Palmitic Acid, Kaolin, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Coco-Betaine, Parfum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
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 Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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
