This mild cream cleanser is mild enough to cleanse without leaving skin feeling tight or stripped.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Laurate
Emulsifying
Kaolin
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
ChelatingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Water, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Kaolin, Glycerin, Parfum, Lactic Acid, Zinc Oxide, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrolyzed Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Coumarin, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Sodium Salicylate, Potassium Sorbate
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Centaurea Cyanus Flower
Skin ConditioningXerochrysum Bracteatum Flower
Skin ConditioningBenzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberPEG-8
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 60725
Cosmetic ColorantMek
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Isostearyl Isostearate, Centaurea Cyanus Flower, Xerochrysum Bracteatum Flower, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, PEG-8, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, CI 60725, Mek, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Linalool, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzyl 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 SalicylateHexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalLinalool is a small, naturally occurring scent molecule found in plants like lavender, coriander, bergamot, and more.
It is one of the two most-used fragrance ingredients in cosmetics and added purely for smell. Since it's not used for a skin benefit, there's no "effective dose". Concentration depends on the fragrance load of the product.
The EU requires it to be named on the label above 0.001% in leave-on and 0.01% in rinse-off products.
Fresh linalool is a weak sensitizer but air exposure turns some of it into hydroperoxides, which are strong sensitizers. Those oxidation products are the actual allergy concern.
Patch-test clinics see positive reactions to linalool hydroperoxides in about 4% to 12% of dermatitis patients depending on country and test concentration.
Resassuringly, one analytical study found hydroperoxide levels in real fragranced products to be orders of magnitude below what induced sensitization in animal studies with no evidence of oxidation building up during normal storage.
The practical takeaway is that linalool is fine for most people but worth avoiding if you have a confirmed fragrance contact allergy or a badly compromised barrier.
Products stored a long time after opening are also the high-risk scenario since that is when oxidation happens.
The scent of linalool is described as floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum 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 Parfum
