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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTricalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Diglycerin
Humectant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Stearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Carbonate
SolventCI 73360
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Octadecene
SolventCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantAcrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantDicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Water, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tricalcium Phosphate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Diisostearyl Malate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Diglycerin, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Stearyl Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Propylene Carbonate, CI 73360, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Octadecene, CI 77891, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, CI 77499, Parfum, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Sorbitan Olivate, CI 77492, Dicalcium Phosphate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 45410, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, CI 42090, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 15985, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCi 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
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 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!
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