What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
HumectantPvp
Emulsion StabilisingVinyl Caprolactam/Vp/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPetrolatum
EmollientVp/Dmapa Acrylates Copolymer
Cetyl Alcohol
EmollientSteareth-21
CleansingStearyl Alcohol
EmollientCorn Starch Modified
AbsorbentParfum
MaskingDicetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCeteth-10 Phosphate
CleansingDMDM Hydantoin
PreservativeCera Alba
EmollientHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPropylene Glycol
HumectantDiazolidinyl Urea
PreservativeMyristyl Alcohol
EmollientArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientBenzalkonium Chloride
AntimicrobialPolyaminopropyl Biguanide
PreservativeIodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
PreservativeWater, Sorbitol, Pvp, Vinyl Caprolactam/Vp/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Petrolatum, Vp/Dmapa Acrylates Copolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Steareth-21, Stearyl Alcohol, Corn Starch Modified, Parfum, Dicetyl Phosphate, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, DMDM Hydantoin, Cera Alba, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Myristyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Benzalkonium Chloride, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-69
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitol
HumectantAcrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Alcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzophenone-4
UV AbsorberSodium Benzoate
MaskingPantolactone
Humectant
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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 ParfumPvp is a water-soluble synthetic polymer and common hairstyling ingredient. It is a film-forming ingredient and used to "hold" specific shapes of hair.
Pvp is less effective in high-humidity. It tends to draw moisture, but this moisture dismantles the structure and "hold".
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.
Most sorbitol is usually made from potato starch. It is also found in fruits such as apples and pears.
As a humectant, Sorbitol helps draw water to the skin. This helps keep the skin hydrated. Sorbitol also helps create a thicker texture in products. You might find sorbitol in your toothpaste and other gels.
It is a non-irritating ingredient that is great for those with dry skin.
Sorbitol is a prebiotic. It helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria on your skin. The bacteria on your skin form a microbiome. This microbiome helps protect your skin from infection and harmful bacteria.
Learn more about SorbitolWater. 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