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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrofluorocarbon 152a
Isopentane
SolventVp/Va Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLaureth-7
EmulsifyingSodium Cocoyl Amino Acids
Cleansing
Potassium Dimethicone PEG-7 Panthenyl Phosphate
Skin Conditioning
Sarcosine
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Silk Amino Acids
HumectantTetrasodium EDTA
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, Isopentane, Vp/Va Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laureth-7, Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids, Potassium Dimethicone PEG-7 Panthenyl Phosphate, Sarcosine, Propylene Glycol, Lauric Acid, Silk Amino Acids, Tetrasodium EDTA, Amyl Cinnamal
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polyurethane-14
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Amp-Acrylates Copolymer
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingOryza Sativa Seed Water
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSantalum Album Extract
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Agaricus Bisporus Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Nitrogen
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Polyurethane-14, Phenethyl Alcohol, Saccharomyces Ferment, Amp-Acrylates Copolymer, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Aminomethyl Propanol, Oryza Sativa Seed Water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Santalum Album Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Agaricus Bisporus Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Nitrogen, Parfum, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal
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!
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