What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientBehentrimonium Methosulfate
Glycerin
HumectantBis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone
Pearl Powder
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCalcium Carbonate
AbrasiveCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
AbrasivePolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingCeteareth-7
EmulsifyingCeteareth-25
CleansingLactic Acid
BufferingSodium Benzoate
MaskingAmodimethicone/Morpholinomethyl Silsesquioxane Copolymer
Trideceth-5
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Glycerin, Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone, Pearl Powder, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Panthenol, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Titanium Dioxide, Tin Oxide, Polysorbate 80, Ceteareth-7, Ceteareth-25, Lactic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Amodimethicone/Morpholinomethyl Silsesquioxane Copolymer, Trideceth-5, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingAmodimethicone
PPG-5-Ceteth-10 Phosphate
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-37
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
MaskingPropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingDimethicone
EmollientBehentrimonium Chloride
PreservativePPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantIsopropyl Alcohol
SolventSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingDimethiconol
EmollientLimonene
PerfumingCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialLinalool
PerfumingHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingCoumarin
PerfumingRosa Centifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningGeraniol
PerfumingPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeWater, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Amodimethicone, PPG-5-Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Polyquaternium-37, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Sodium Hydroxide, Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Chloride, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Trideceth-6, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene Glycol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Oleate, Dimethiconol, Limonene, Cetrimonium Chloride, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Coumarin, Rosa Centifolia Extract, Geraniol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Dehydroacetic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinParfum 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.
Water. 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!
Learn more about Water