What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Quaternium-82
Methoxy PEG/PPG-7/3 Aminopropyl Dimethicone
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Triethanolamine
BufferingCitronellol
Perfuming
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Polyamide-2
PEG-5 Cocomonium Methosulfate
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Glutamate
MaskingHydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Casein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Milk Protein
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingHydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Quaternium-82, Methoxy PEG/PPG-7/3 Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Parfum, Isopropyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Linalool, Coumarin, Triethanolamine, Citronellol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Polyamide-2, PEG-5 Cocomonium Methosulfate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Glutamate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Casein, Hydrolyzed Milk Protein, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
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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.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolCoumarins are a group of substances found naturally in plants. There are over 1300 types of coumarins identified. It has a natural vanilla scent.
Coumarin is an identified EU known allergy, meaning it may cause an allergic reaction when applied to the skin.
In many countries, coumarin is banned as a food additive. However, it can be found in soaps, tobacco products, and some alcohol drinks.
Plants use coumarins as a chemical defense. Some plants that have coumarins include lavender, tonka beans, and yellow clovers.
Learn more about CoumarinHydroxycitronellal is a fragrance created from citronellal. The smell of hydroxycitronellal is often described as "citrus-like" or "melon-like".
Hydroxycitronellal is a known EU allergen and may cause irritation when applied to the skin.
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 LimoneneParfum 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
