What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPvp
Emulsion StabilisingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Oleth-20
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethanolamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Polyquaternium-11
PEG/PPG-22/24 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentasodium Pentetate
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
PEG-70 Mango Glycerides
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Pvp, Propylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Oleth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Parfum, Polyquaternium-11, PEG/PPG-22/24 Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentasodium Pentetate, Limonene, Benzophenone-4, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, PEG-70 Mango Glycerides, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Amyl Cinnamal, Ceramide AP
Water
Skin ConditioningOleth-20
CleansingPolyquaternium-22
Polyquaternium-11
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethicone PEG-7 Cocoate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Methylparaben
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides
Emulsifying
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Eugenol
Perfuming
Isoeugenol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Oleamide
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningWater, Oleth-20, Polyquaternium-22, Polyquaternium-11, Decyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone PEG-7 Cocoate, Parfum, Methylparaben, Panthenol, Disodium EDTA, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides, Hydroxycitronellal, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Eugenol, Isoeugenol, Linalool, Oleamide, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Amyl Cinnamal is a synthetically produced fragrance. Its scent is reminiscent of jasmine flowers.
Amyl Cinnamal is a known EU allergen. This means it is known to cause skin sensitivity and allergies.
Hexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalLimonene 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 LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolOleth-20 comes from oleyl alcohol. It is an emulsifier that helps reduce surface tension of dirt and pollutants to be washed away.
The 20 stands for the average number of ethylene oxide units.
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 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.
We don't have a description for Polyquaternium-11 yet.
Water. 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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