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Alcohol
AntimicrobialParfum
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningGeraniol
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingFarnesol
PerfumingIsoeugenol
PerfumingBHT
AntioxidantCitral
PerfumingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCoumarin
PerfumingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingTocopherol
AntioxidantCI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingAlcohol
AntimicrobialAmyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
MaskingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCitral
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingCitrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingCoumarin
PerfumingCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientLemongrass Oil
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningFarnesol
PerfumingSantalum Spicatum Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningGeraniol
PerfumingHexenyl Acetate
MaskingMussel Extract
Ionone
AstringentIris Florentina Flower Extract
EmollientJuniperus Communis Fruit Oil
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingMentha Piperita Oil
MaskingPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
MaskingRosa Damascena Flower Oil
MaskingVanillin
MaskingViola Odorata Leaf Extract
MaskingSaccharum Officinarum Extract, Alcohol, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citral, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Coumarin, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Lemongrass Oil, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Farnesol, Santalum Spicatum Seed Oil, Geraniol, Hexenyl Acetate, Mussel Extract, Ionone, Iris Florentina Flower Extract, Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Vanillin, Viola Odorata Leaf Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Salicylate is a solvent and fragrance additive. It is an ester of benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid. This ingredient can be naturally found in some plants and plant extracts.
In fragrances, Benzyl Salicylate may be a solvent or a fragrance component. In synthetic musk scents, it is used as a solvent. For floral fragrances such as lilac and jasmine, it is used as a fragrance component. The natural scent of Benzyl Salicylate is described as "lightly-sweet, slightly balsamic".
While Benzyl Salicylate has been associated with contact dermatitis and allergies, emerging studies show it may not be caused by this ingredient alone.
However, this ingredient is often used with fragrances and other components that may cause allergies. It is still listed as a known allergen in the EU. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Another study from 2021 shows Benzyl Salicylate may have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Benzyl SalicylateCitral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.
The EU mandates Citral be listed separately as a fragrance. It is a known allergen and may cause contact dermatitis. Citral can also used as a masking ingredient.
The term '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.
The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.
Learn more about CitralCitronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolCoumarins are a group of substances found naturally in plants. There are over 1300 types of coumarins identified. It has a natural vanilla scent.
Coumarin is an identified EU known allergy, meaning it may cause an allergic reaction when applied to the skin.
In many countries, coumarin is banned as a food additive. However, it can be found in soaps, tobacco products, and some alcohol drinks.
Plants use coumarins as a chemical defense. Some plants that have coumarins include lavender, tonka beans, and yellow clovers.
Learn more about CoumarinFarnesol is a compound extracted from essential oils such as lemongrass, rose, and more. It is used as a fragrance in products to help boost floral scents.
Farnesol is a known EU allergen and causes contact dermatitis.
This ingredient is hydrophobic, meaning it is not soluble in water.
Learn more about FarnesolGeraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about Geraniol