What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientPPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
EmollientPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningLactoferrin
Skin ConditioningSheep Milk Yogurt Extract
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberTocopherol
AntioxidantAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialParfum
MaskingDimethicone
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientDimethiconol
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientGamma-Docosalactone
Skin ConditioningBetula Alba Bark Extract
MaskingVinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Kernel Oil
EmollientPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
AbrasivePimpinella Anisum Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Leaf Extract
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantC12-14 Pareth-3
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingDimethicone, Isopropyl Myristate, Dimethiconol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Gamma-Docosalactone, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Water, Prunus Persica Kernel Oil, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Pimpinella Anisum Fruit Water, Prunus Persica Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, C12-14 Pareth-3, Parfum
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolParfum 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 ParfumWater. 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