What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
EmollientBehentrimonium Chloride
PreservativePhenoxyethanol
PreservativePolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingTrideceth-9
EmulsifyingPg-Amodimethicone
Parfum
MaskingIsopropyl Alcohol
SolventPPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingLaureth-23
CleansingLaureth-4
EmulsifyingCamelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningXylose
HumectantHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingArginine
MaskingGlutamic Acid
HumectantSerine
MaskingSalicylic Acid
MaskingLinalool
PerfumingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingCoumarin
PerfumingWater, Dimethicone, Stearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Trideceth-9, Pg-Amodimethicone, Parfum, Isopropyl Alcohol, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Laureth-23, Laureth-4, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Xylose, Hexyl Cinnamal, Trideceth-12, Arginine, Glutamic Acid, Serine, Salicylic Acid, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Coumarin
Water
Skin ConditioningDiethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventStearyl Alcohol
EmollientStearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingVinyldimethicone
Glyceryl Stearates
EmollientAmodimethicone
Parfum
MaskingGlyceryl Oleate
EmollientLactic Acid
BufferingTrideceth-10
CleansingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-7
Limonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCitric Acid
BufferingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantLecithin
EmollientSodium Benzoate
MaskingDextrin
AbsorbentAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientHydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
EmollientPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
MaskingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
EmollientSclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
HumectantGlycolipids
Skin ConditioningWater, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Stearyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Vinyldimethicone, Glyceryl Stearates, Amodimethicone, Parfum, Glyceryl Oleate, Lactic Acid, Trideceth-10, Sodium Gluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyquaternium-7, Limonene, Linalool, Citric Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Sodium Benzoate, Dextrin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Glycolipids
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is 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 ParfumStearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.
Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Stearyl AlcoholWater. 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