What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Propylparaben
Preservative
Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialParfum
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Erythritol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Lauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingEugenol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citrus Paradisi Seed Oil
Perfuming
Mangifera Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Honey Extract
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum, Cetyl Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Parfum, Chlorphenesin, Myristyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Erythritol, Squalane, Lauryl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Hydroxide, Adenosine, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Alcohol, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Eugenol, Linalool, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citral, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Citrus Paradisi Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil, Honey Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol
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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.
Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.
Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumParfum 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Polysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.
Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.
In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.
Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.
Learn more about Polysorbate 60Water. 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
