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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
CleansingEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberGlycerin
HumectantIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingParfum
MaskingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeMethylisothiazolinone
PreservativeCetyl Alcohol
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberCrocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingCaprylic/Capric/Stearic Triglyceride
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantMedicago Sativa Extract
TonicCI 47005
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Glycerin, Isopropyl Myristate, Niacinamide, Parfum, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Methylisothiazolinone, Cetyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Caprylic/Capric/Stearic Triglyceride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Medicago Sativa Extract, CI 47005
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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.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAParfum 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.