What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Lauryl Sulfate
CleansingSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingSalicylic Acid
MaskingAzelaic Acid
BufferingPropanediol
SolventPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCitrus Grandis Extract
AntimicrobialXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPEG/PPG-8/3 Diisostearate
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantDisodium EDTA
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingWater, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Salicylic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Citrus Grandis Extract, Xanthan Gum, PEG/PPG-8/3 Diisostearate, Parfum, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingLauric Acid
CleansingSodium Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
AbrasiveHydrogenated Soybean Oil
EmollientGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantStearic Acid
CleansingPalmitic Acid
EmollientHydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientHydroxystearic Acid
CleansingSodium Benzoate
MaskingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingUndecylenoyl Glycine
CleansingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningWater, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lauric Acid, Sodium Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxystearic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Parfum, Citric Acid, Capryloyl Glycine, Undecylenoyl Glycine, Sodium Gluconate
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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.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water