What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
Cleansing
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingPEG-30 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Laureth-8 Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Methylparaben
Preservative
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Sodium Oleth Sulfate
Cleansing
Magnesium Laureth-8 Sulfate
Cleansing
Magnesium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Magnesium Oleth Sulfate
Cleansing
Polyquaternium-10
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Disodium Ricinoleamido Mea-Sulfosuccinate
CleansingHea Succinate
Methylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, PEG-30 Glyceryl Cocoate, Glycol Distearate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Hexylene Glycol, CI 17200, Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate, Sodium Methylparaben, DMDM Hydantoin, Sodium Oleth Sulfate, Magnesium Laureth-8 Sulfate, Magnesium Laureth Sulfate, Magnesium Oleth Sulfate, Polyquaternium-10, Tartaric Acid, Disodium Ricinoleamido Mea-Sulfosuccinate, Hea Succinate, Methylparaben, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingLauryl/Myristyl Polyricinoleate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Acrylates Crosspolymer-4
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-3 Laurate
EmulsifyingNymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Corylus Americana Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningAmethyst Extract
Skin ConditioningSilicone Quaternium-8
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyquaternium-113
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Formate
Buffering
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Trideceth-10
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingPolyquaternium-7
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Sodium Glycolate
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamide Mipa, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Lauryl/Myristyl Polyricinoleate, Propanediol, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate, Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Corylus Americana Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Water, Amethyst Extract, Silicone Quaternium-8, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sclerotium Gum, Glyceryl Oleate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Sodium Isethionate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyquaternium-113, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Tocopherol, Stearic Acid, Sodium Formate, Glycol Distearate, Coconut Acid, Trideceth-10, Coco-Glucoside, Polyquaternium-7, Tin Oxide, Sodium Glycolate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Mica, CI 77891, CI 60730
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycol Distearate serves as a pearlizing or opacifying agent in cosmetic products.
It's often included in cleansers and haircare products to give them a lustrous or shimmering appearance.
It is derived from stearic acid, a natural fatty acid commonly found in vegetable oils and animal fats.
Glycol Distearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Glycol DistearateParfum 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!
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