What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sh-Oligopeptide-78
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Starch
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Cetyl Esters, Behentrimonium Chloride, Polysorbate 20, Sh-Oligopeptide-78, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Isopropyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Parfum, Geraniol, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Trideceth-10
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialThymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Hybrid Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientZiziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingIllicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Cetrimonium Chloride, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum, Trideceth-10, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Origanum Vulgare Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, CI 19140, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
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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 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
