What's inside
What's inside
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Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningVp/Va Copolymer
Propane
Butane
Polyquaternium-11
Isobutane
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Steareth-21
CleansingParfum
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Vp/Va Copolymer, Propane, Butane, Polyquaternium-11, Isobutane, Phenoxyethanol, Steareth-21, Parfum, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Benzophenone-4, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Geraniol, Amyl Cinnamal
Water
Skin ConditioningVp/Va Copolymer
Vp/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Copolymer
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Imidazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantGlucose
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Urtica Dioica Extract
AstringentMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTussilago Farfara Flower Extract
AstringentEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentAesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingHydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Benzophenone-9
UV AbsorberWater, Vp/Va Copolymer, Vp/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Copolymer, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Polysorbate 20, Imidazolidinyl Urea, DMDM Hydantoin, Parfum, Methylparaben, Propylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Glucose, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Urtica Dioica Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tussilago Farfara Flower Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Silk, Benzophenone-9
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 ParfumVP/VA Copolymer is a synthetic polymer made by joining two smaller molecules (vinylpyrrolidone and vinyl acetate) into a larger chain.
It is mainly used as a film-former and fixing agent. When a product dries, it creates a thin and flexible layer on the skin, hair, or nails. This film helps hold hairstyles into place, adds a smooth feel to skin, and traps moisture to reduce dryness.
Irritation is rare at normal concentrations and it doesn't penetrate deeply into skin.
Learn more about Vp/Va CopolymerWater. 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
