What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsobutane
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyquaternium-4
Butane
Propane
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Calcium Pantothenate
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Safflower Glucoside
Arginine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Serine
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningGeraniol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Isobutane, Propylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-4, Butane, Propane, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Laureth-4, Caprylyl Glycol, Calcium Pantothenate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Safflower Glucoside, Arginine, Glutamic Acid, Cetrimonium Chloride, Serine, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Linalool, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Sodium Hyaluronate, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Geraniol, Parfum
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Caviar Extract
Skin ConditioningAlaria Esculenta Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrolyzed Pearl
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Keratin
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment
Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Silicon Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Iron Ferment
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-15
UV Filter
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Superoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Sea Salt
Abrasive
Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate
EmollientAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningPPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
PPG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Alcohol Denat., Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Glycerin, Panthenol, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Caviar Extract, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Hydrolyzed Pearl, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Keratin, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment, Polysilicone-15, Biotin, Phospholipids, Superoxide Dismutase, Sea Salt, Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate, Ascorbic Acid, Aminomethyl Propanol, Butylene Glycol, Water, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Triethyl Citrate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, PPG-12 Dimethicone, Parfum
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 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
