What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethyl Ether
SolventButane
Polyquaternium-16
Isobutane
Propane
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingCocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Disodium EDTA
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Laureth-12
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Dimethyl Ether, Butane, Polyquaternium-16, Isobutane, Propane, Pvp, Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Parfum, Laureth-12, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caffeine, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrofluorocarbon 152a
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethyl Ether
SolventHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Amodimethicone
PEG-7 Propylheptyl Ether
Emulsion StabilisingCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, Pvp, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethyl Ether, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Sodium Benzoate, Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Chloride, Parfum, Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Dipropylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Amodimethicone, PEG-7 Propylheptyl Ether, Cetrimonium Chloride, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is also known by its brand name, Dymel-A.
It is a colorless gas and often used in aerosols.
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 EDTALinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is 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.
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.
Pvp is a water-soluble synthetic polymer and common hairstyling ingredient. It is a film-forming ingredient and used to "hold" specific shapes of hair.
Pvp is less effective in high-humidity. It tends to draw moisture, but this moisture dismantles the structure and "hold".
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
