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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
Cleansing
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingPEG-30 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Laureth-8 Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Methylparaben
Preservative
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Sodium Oleth Sulfate
Cleansing
Magnesium Laureth-8 Sulfate
Cleansing
Magnesium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Magnesium Oleth Sulfate
Cleansing
Polyquaternium-10
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Disodium Ricinoleamido Mea-Sulfosuccinate
CleansingHea Succinate
Methylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, PEG-30 Glyceryl Cocoate, Glycol Distearate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Hexylene Glycol, CI 17200, Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate, Sodium Methylparaben, DMDM Hydantoin, Sodium Oleth Sulfate, Magnesium Laureth-8 Sulfate, Magnesium Laureth Sulfate, Magnesium Oleth Sulfate, Polyquaternium-10, Tartaric Acid, Disodium Ricinoleamido Mea-Sulfosuccinate, Hea Succinate, Methylparaben, Parfum
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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.
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 ParfumPolyquaternium-10 is an ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose. It is a white and granular powder used as a film-former and anti-static agent.
This ingredient is commonly found in hair conditioning products. According to a manufacturer, its positive charge makes it great for absorbing hair proteins. The manufacturer also states this ingredient helps with curl retention.
For haircare friends: this ingredient is not a silicone.
Learn more about Polyquaternium-10Water. 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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