What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningPhosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingArginine Hcl
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Algin
Sea Water
HumectantChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCetyl Esters
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingBisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-37
Isostearyl Ethylimidazolinium Ethosulfate
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPEG-4 Laurate
Emulsifying
PEG-14m
Emulsion StabilisingStyrene/Butadiene Copolymer
Squalane
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingIodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Palmitate, Stearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Phosphatidylcholine, Arginine Hcl, Hydrolyzed Algin, Sea Water, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetyl Esters, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-37, Isostearyl Ethylimidazolinium Ethosulfate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, PEG-4 Laurate, PEG-14m, Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer, Squalane, Citric Acid, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Linalool, Limonene, Parfum, CI 42090, CI 60730, CI 19140
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
Dimethyl Ether
SolventButyl Ester Of Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyurethane-14
Glycerin
Humectant
Lactamide Mea
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone
Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Amp-Acrylates Copolymer
N-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPEG-75 Lanolin
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantLinalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Alcohol Denat., Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, Dimethyl Ether, Butyl Ester Of Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Water, Polyurethane-14, Glycerin, Lactamide Mea, Panthenol, Triethyl Citrate, Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone, Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Amp-Acrylates Copolymer, N-Butyl Alcohol, Aminomethyl Propanol, PEG-75 Lanolin, Dipropylene Glycol, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool 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 ParfumWater. 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
