What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Dibutyl Adipate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Water, Propanediol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Caprylyl Methicone, Dibutyl Adipate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Cellulose Gum, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sodium PCA, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Trihydroxystearin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantBiosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Magnesium Sulfate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Nylon-12
Propylene Carbonate
SolventDistearyldimonium Chloride
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Palmitoyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningSodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate
CleansingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Polypropylsilsesquioxane
Diamond Powder
Abrasive
Ultramarines
Parfum
Masking
Water, Methyl Trimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Titanium Dioxide, Dipropylene Glycol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Nylon-12, Propylene Carbonate, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Stearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Palmitoyl Proline, Magnesium Palmitoyl Glutamate, Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate, Palmitic Acid, Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Diamond Powder, Ultramarines, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 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
