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Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
Butane
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Tapioca Starch
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningAcrylates Copolymer
Magnesium Carbonate
AbsorbentParfum
Masking
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
PEG-12 Allyl Ether
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
PEG-12
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Palmatine
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Volcanic Ash
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract
MaskingHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, Butane, Alcohol Denat., Tapioca Starch, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Propylene Glycol, Magnesium Stearate, Water, Acrylates Copolymer, Magnesium Carbonate, Parfum, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, PEG-12 Allyl Ether, Stearic Acid, PEG-12, Glycerin, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Palmatine, Panthenol, Volcanic Ash, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Propanediol, Biotin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid
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 ParfumPropylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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!
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