What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Keratin Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Isohexadecane, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Polysilicone-15, Keratin Amino Acids, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Parfum, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Citronellol, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Acrylates Copolymer
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
PEG-10 Sunflower Glycerides
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Polyquaternium-10
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
ChelatingPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingAmodimethicone
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingC11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Laureth-9
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Parfum, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Benzoate, PEG-10 Sunflower Glycerides, Citric Acid, Polyquaternium-10, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Disodium EDTA, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Amodimethicone, Sodium Hydroxide, C11-15 Pareth-7, Trideceth-12, Glycerin, Laureth-9, Propylene Glycol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol
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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.
Hexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalHydrolyzed Keratin is derived from keratin. Keratin is a large protein that is naturally found in our hair and skin.
Studies show keratin is able to seal broken hair cuticles, helping to prevent split ends and breakage.
As a humectant, hydrolyzed keratin helps draw moisture from the air to your hair and skin. This helps keep your skin and hair hydrated.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed KeratinLinalool is a small, naturally occurring scent molecule found in plants like lavender, coriander, bergamot, and more.
It is one of the two most-used fragrance ingredients in cosmetics and added purely for smell. Since it's not used for a skin benefit, there's no "effective dose". Concentration depends on the fragrance load of the product.
The EU requires it to be named on the label above 0.001% in leave-on and 0.01% in rinse-off products.
Fresh linalool is a weak sensitizer but air exposure turns some of it into hydroperoxides, which are strong sensitizers. Those oxidation products are the actual allergy concern.
Patch-test clinics see positive reactions to linalool hydroperoxides in about 4% to 12% of dermatitis patients depending on country and test concentration.
Resassuringly, one analytical study found hydroperoxide levels in real fragranced products to be orders of magnitude below what induced sensitization in animal studies with no evidence of oxidation building up during normal storage.
The practical takeaway is that linalool is fine for most people but worth avoiding if you have a confirmed fragrance contact allergy or a badly compromised barrier.
Products stored a long time after opening are also the high-risk scenario since that is when oxidation happens.
The scent of linalool is described as 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.
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