What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantTribehenin
EmollientBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialParfum
MaskingSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingLinalool
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin ProtectingRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
AntioxidantMadecassoside
AntioxidantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Diisostearyl Malate, Octyldodecanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Microcrystalline Wax, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, CI 15850, Cetearyl Alcohol, CI 77491, CI 15985, Tribehenin, Benzyl Benzoate, Parfum, Sorbitan Isostearate, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Ceramide NP, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Propolis Extract, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol sourced from plant oils like coconut or palm (or made synthetically).
It is:
You'll likely see this in many BHA products because this is the go-to solvent for salicylic acid.
This ingredient is typically used at levels between 2-20%.
Regarding fungal acne:
In 2019, this ingredient was tested against multiple Malassezia species (the yeast that causes fungal acne) and showed no growth.
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 Parfum