What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVinegar
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingOlea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Fruit Extract
HumectantRubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract
AntioxidantHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLuffa Cylindrica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningActinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
MaskingAdansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventSodium Chloride
MaskingPolyquaternium-10
Allantoin
Skin ConditioningGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingCynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingParfum
MaskingWater, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Vinegar, Decyl Glucoside, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methylpropanediol, Sodium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Allantoin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Cocamide Mea, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Citric Acid, Parfum
Cyclopentasiloxane
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialHydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
EmollientAmodimethicone
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
EmollientMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientSclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
HumectantSqualane
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientParfum
MaskingCyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Isopropyl Myristate, Dimethicone, Isododecane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Amodimethicone, Persea Gratissima Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Squalane, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Parfum
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.
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