What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Betaine
Cleansing
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cocamide Mea
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Parfum
Masking
PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate
Surfactant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-11
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, Glycerin, Coco-Betaine, Polysorbate 20, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Citric Acid, Cocamide Mea, Niacinamide, Parfum, PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides, Polyquaternium-11, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Propylene Glycol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
PEG-8 Distearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Parfum
Masking
Triethanolamine
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPlukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Borago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Water, Paraffinum Liquidum, Cetyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Isopropyl Myristate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-8 Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-100 Stearate, Parfum, Triethanolamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Allantoin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Borago Officinalis Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, BHT, Ascorbyl Palmitate
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 ParfumPropylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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
