What's inside
What's inside
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningTetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Hexamethylindanopyran
Masking
Vanillin
Masking
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Coumarin
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
3-Methyl-5-(2,2,3-Trimethyl-3-Cyclopentenyl)Pent-4-En-2-Ol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Geranyl Acetate
Perfuming
Cinnamyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzaldehyde
Masking
Amyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Dimethyl Phenylethyl Carbinyl Acetate
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Pinene
Masking
Beta-Caryophyllene
Masking
Isoeugenyl Acetate
Perfuming
Rose Ketones
Perfuming
Terpineol
Masking
Isoeugenol
Perfuming
Rose Flower Oil/Extract
Citral
Perfuming
Terpinolene
Perfuming
Alpha-Terpinene
Perfuming
Cinnamal
Perfuming
Alcohol Denat., Parfum, Water, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Hexamethylindanopyran, Vanillin, Linalyl Acetate, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Coumarin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Limonene, 3-Methyl-5-(2,2,3-Trimethyl-3-Cyclopentenyl)Pent-4-En-2-Ol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Geranyl Acetate, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Benzaldehyde, Amyl Salicylate, Dimethyl Phenylethyl Carbinyl Acetate, Linalool, Pinene, Beta-Caryophyllene, Isoeugenyl Acetate, Rose Ketones, Terpineol, Isoeugenol, Rose Flower Oil/Extract, Citral, Terpinolene, Alpha-Terpinene, Cinnamal
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCoumarin
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Isoeugenol
Perfuming
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cinnamal is an aromatic aldehyde. It is naturally occurring in the spice known as cinnamon.
Cinnamal is a known EU allergen, meaning it may cause an allergic reaction when applied to the skin.
Citral is the molecule responsible for the fresh lemon scent in lemon, lime, and lemongrass. It is a fragrance ingredient that can be created from plant essential oils or synthetically.
Though Citral has documented antimicrobial activity against acne bacteria (which is where the marketing claims about it being good for acne-prone skin originate), real formulas use it at fragrance-level concentrations under 1% so there's likely no skin benefit.
You should know this ingredient is a known EU fragrance allergen.
Animal studies classifies this ingredient as a weak-to-moderate skin sensitizer and clinical patch testing on eczema patients confirmed it to be both a contact allergen and irritant.
The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.
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 CitralCoumarins 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 CoumarinIsoeugenol is a fragrance component that is naturally occurring in plants such as ylang-ylang, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
Isoeugenol is a known EU allergen. This means it is known to cause an allergic reaction 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 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 LinaloolParfum 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
