What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Amodimethicone
Triethanolamine
BufferingParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyquaternium-4
Potato Starch Modified
Hydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingBehentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Coco-Betaine
Cleansing
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Rosa Centifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningGeraniol
Perfuming
Water, Isopropyl Myristate, Dimethicone, Amodimethicone, Triethanolamine, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Polyquaternium-4, Potato Starch Modified, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Behentrimonium Chloride, Coco-Betaine, Trideceth-6, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Limonene, Linalool, Cetrimonium Chloride, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Coumarin, Rosa Centifolia Extract, Geraniol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Polysilicone-29
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHexyl Laurate
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Isoeugenyl Acetate
Perfuming
Isoeugenol
Perfuming
Vanillin
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Laureth-4, Polysilicone-29, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Hexyl Laurate, Lactic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Isoeugenyl Acetate, Isoeugenol, Vanillin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Hydroxycitronellal is a fragrance created from citronellal. The smell of hydroxycitronellal is often described as "citrus-like" or "melon-like".
Hydroxycitronellal is a known EU allergen and may cause irritation when applied to the skin.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
