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IDC Anti-Aging Repairing Cream Ideal Night Versus Derma E Vitamin C Night Cream

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Night Moisturizer
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Updated on November 06, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free night moisturizers. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid, retinoid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

Ingredient Info

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Anti-Aging Repairing Cream Ideal Night

Water

Skin Conditioning

Undecane

Emollient

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Tridecane

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

C10-18 Triglycerides

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Cyclopentasiloxane

Emollient
Silicon Icon

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient
1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Octyldodecyl Myristate

Emollient

Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cyclohexasiloxane

Emollient
Silicon Icon

Ceteareth-20

Cleansing
2 / 3 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Nylon-12

Non-Reef-Safe Icon

PEG-75 Stearate

Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride

Emollient

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Bisabolol

Masking
Helps reduce irritation Icon

Hea/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Solvent

Maltodextrin

Absorbent

C13-14 Isoparaffin

Emollient
May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil

Emollient
1-3 / 0 Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sodium Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Bleaching
Good for Dark Spots Icon

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

Beta-Glucan

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Disodium EDTA

Polysorbate 80

Emulsifying
0 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Tetrahydropiperine

Skin Conditioning

Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil

Emollient
Oil IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Isomalt

Humectant

Lecithin

Emollient

Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin

Masking

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Emulsifying

Dextran

Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3

Skin Protecting
Peptide Icon

Decyl Glucoside

Cleansing

Adenosine

Skin Conditioning
Good for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Ceteareth-25

Cleansing

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Sucrose Dilaurate

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Emollient
0 / 0 Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sodium Citrate

Buffering

Carica Papaya Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Humectant
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Iris Florentina Root Extract

Masking

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid Icon

Silica

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Thioctic Acid

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Alteromonas Ferment Extract

Skin Conditioning

Creatine

Skin Conditioning

Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Propanediol

Solvent

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate

Cleansing

Ceramide NP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Cholesterol

Emollient
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Ceramide AP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Phytosphingosine

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Pisum Sativum Extract

Skin Conditioning

Behenic Acid

Cleansing
0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Ubiquinone

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Oryza Sativa Extract

Absorbent
Helps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying
0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Ceramide Ns

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Ethyl Ferulate

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Polyglyceryl-5 Trioleate

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Tetrapeptide-21

Skin Conditioning
Peptide Icon

Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese Chloride

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Sodium Lactate

Buffering

Rhododendron Ferrugineum Leaf Cell Culture Extract

Skin Conditioning

Phospholipids

Skin Conditioning

Ceramide EOP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Ceramide Eos

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Lupinus Albus Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Alcohol Denat.

Antimicrobial
Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Caprooyl Phytosphingosine

Skin Conditioning

Caprooyl Sphingosine

Skin Conditioning

Geranylgeranylisopropanol

Skin Conditioning

Lactic Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Baicalin

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Antioxidant
2 / 0 Vitamin C IconAntioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Retinol

Skin Conditioning
Retinoid IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Rumex Occidentalis Extract

Skin Conditioning

Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein

Skin Conditioning

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Biotin

Antiseborrhoeic

Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconSilicon Icon

Zinc PCA

Humectant
Good for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne Icon

Steareth-20

Cleansing
2 / 1

Ascorbic Acid

Antioxidant
Vitamin C IconAntioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Disodium Uridine Phosphate

Skin Conditioning

Ahnfeltia Concinna Extract

Skin Conditioning

Chlorella Vulgaris/Lupinus Albus Protein Ferment

Skin Conditioning

Glycine Soja Protein

Emulsifying

Nasturtium Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract

Antiseborrhoeic

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Skin Conditioning
Peptide IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Superoxide Dismutase

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Skin Conditioning
Peptide IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Chlorhexidine Digluconate

Antimicrobial
Preservative Icon

Dipeptide-2

Skin Conditioning
Peptide IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Sodium Dextran Sulfate

Gel Forming
Sulfate Icon

Hexylene Glycol

Emulsifying
0-2 / 0-1

Acetyl Octapeptide-3

Humectant
Peptide Icon

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8

Skin Conditioning
Peptide IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Benzoic Acid

Masking
Preservative IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Dehydroacetic Acid

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Linalool

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Benzyl Salicylate

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Citronellol

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Limonene

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 77491

Cosmetic Colorant

Water, Undecane, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Tridecane, C10-18 Triglycerides, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Cyclohexasiloxane, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Nylon-12, PEG-75 Stearate, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Bisabolol, Hea/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Maltodextrin, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Sodium Carbomer, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Beta-Glucan, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 80, Tetrahydropiperine, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Isomalt, Lecithin, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Dextran, Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3, Decyl Glucoside, Adenosine, Ceteareth-25, Carbomer, Sucrose Dilaurate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Citrate, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Silica, Thioctic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Creatine, Squalane, Propanediol, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Ceramide AP, Tocopherol, Phytosphingosine, Pisum Sativum Extract, Behenic Acid, Ubiquinone, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Oryza Sativa Extract, Polysorbate 20, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Ceramide Ns, Ethyl Ferulate, Polyglyceryl-5 Trioleate, Tetrapeptide-21, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese Chloride, Sodium Lactate, Rhododendron Ferrugineum Leaf Cell Culture Extract, Phospholipids, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Eos, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Alcohol Denat., Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Geranylgeranylisopropanol, Lactic Acid, Baicalin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Retinol, Rumex Occidentalis Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein, Niacinamide, Biotin, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Zinc PCA, Steareth-20, Ascorbic Acid, Disodium Uridine Phosphate, Ahnfeltia Concinna Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris/Lupinus Albus Protein Ferment, Glycine Soja Protein, Nasturtium Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Superoxide Dismutase, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Dipeptide-2, Sodium Dextran Sulfate, Hexylene Glycol, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, CI 77891, CI 77491

Vitamin C Night Cream

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. 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!

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.

Its main roles are:

Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

Learn more about Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol
Bleaching, Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.

One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.

Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.

Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.

Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.

Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.

Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.

These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.

Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.

Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.

Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate
Masking, Skin Conditioning

This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

Learn more about Xanthan Gum
Preservative

Phenoxyethanol 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.

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Preservative

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.

Learn more about Potassium Sorbate
Masking, Perfuming

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

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