What's inside
What's inside
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningEpoxycyclododecane
Perfuming
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Citronellol
Perfuming
Cyclohexylpropanol
Perfuming
2-Methyl-1-Naphthol
Dimethyl Phenethyl Butyrate
Perfuming
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantEthyl Hydroxypyrone
Masking
Ethyl Trimethylcyclopentene Butenol
Masking
Ethyl Vanillin
MaskingEthylene Brassylate
MaskingEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Gamma-Nonalactone
Masking
Ionone
Astringent
Linalool
Perfuming
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Oxacycloheptadec-10-En-2-One
Perfuming
Methyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Vanillin
Masking
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Masking
Alcohol Denat., Water, Epoxycyclododecane, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Citronellol, Cyclohexylpropanol, 2-Methyl-1-Naphthol, Dimethyl Phenethyl Butyrate, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethyl Hydroxypyrone, Ethyl Trimethylcyclopentene Butenol, Ethyl Vanillin, Ethylene Brassylate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Gamma-Nonalactone, Ionone, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Oxacycloheptadec-10-En-2-One, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Vanillin, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Parfum
Masking
Ethyl Hydroxypyrone
Masking
Ethyl Vanillin
MaskingVanillin
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Phenylacetaldehyde Glyceryl Cyclic Acetals
Perfuming
Dimethylbenzyl Carbinyl Acetate
Perfuming
Methyl Phenylbutanol
Masking
Methyl Dihydroxy-Dimethylbenzoate
Perfuming
Cis-3-Hexenyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Trimethyl-Propylcyclohexanepropanol
Perfuming
2-T-Butylcyclohexyl Acetate
Masking
Methyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingTetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Methyl Ionones
MaskingDodecahydro-Tetramethylnaphthofuran
Perfuming
Oxacyclohexadecenone
Masking
5,5,6-Trimethylbicyclohept-2-Ylcyclohexanol
Perfuming
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Parfum, Ethyl Hydroxypyrone, Ethyl Vanillin, Vanillin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Phenylacetaldehyde Glyceryl Cyclic Acetals, Dimethylbenzyl Carbinyl Acetate, Methyl Phenylbutanol, Methyl Dihydroxy-Dimethylbenzoate, Cis-3-Hexenyl Salicylate, Trimethyl-Propylcyclohexanepropanol, 2-T-Butylcyclohexyl Acetate, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Methyl Ionones, Dodecahydro-Tetramethylnaphthofuran, Oxacyclohexadecenone, 5,5,6-Trimethylbicyclohept-2-Ylcyclohexanol, Dipropylene Glycol, Isopropyl Myristate, Linalool, Limonene, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Benzyl Salicylate, Coumarin, Benzyl Alcohol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolEthyl Hydroxypyrone is a fragrance.
We don't have a description for Ethyl Vanillin yet.
Linalool is a small, naturally occurring scent molecule found in plants like lavender, coriander, bergamot, and more.
It is one of the two most-used fragrance ingredients in cosmetics and added purely for smell. Since it's not used for a skin benefit, there's no "effective dose". Concentration depends on the fragrance load of the product.
The EU requires it to be named on the label above 0.001% in leave-on and 0.01% in rinse-off products.
Fresh linalool is a weak sensitizer but air exposure turns some of it into hydroperoxides, which are strong sensitizers. Those oxidation products are the actual allergy concern.
Patch-test clinics see positive reactions to linalool hydroperoxides in about 4% to 12% of dermatitis patients depending on country and test concentration.
Resassuringly, one analytical study found hydroperoxide levels in real fragranced products to be orders of magnitude below what induced sensitization in animal studies with no evidence of oxidation building up during normal storage.
The practical takeaway is that linalool is fine for most people but worth avoiding if you have a confirmed fragrance contact allergy or a badly compromised barrier.
Products stored a long time after opening are also the high-risk scenario since that is when oxidation happens.
The scent of linalool is described as floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolWe don't have a description for Methyldihydrojasmonate yet.
This ingredient is also known as Patchouli oil. Its main role is to add a warm, earthy, and musky scent to products.
Patchouli exhibits slight antioxidant, antibacterial and antifungal activity from its patchoulol, beta-caryophyllene, pogostone content.
Like all essential oils, this ingredient is a known sensitizer at higher concentrations. This is because this oil also contains known skin-irritating fragrances, limonene and camphor. Limonene and camphor are both known EU allergens.
While patchouli oil holds FDA GRAS ("generally recognized as safe") status, it is typically used at low levels and subject to usage guidelines.
Those with sensitive skin should patch test before using.
Learn more about Pogostemon Cablin Leaf OilThis ingredient is also known as ISO E Super. It is a synthetic perfuming and masking ingredient.
The manufacturer describes this scnet as amber and woody.
According to the EU, this ingredient is a known allergen and some people may develop skin sensitivity from repeated exposure.
Learn more about Tetramethyl AcetyloctahydronaphthalenesVanillin is the main compound of the vanilla bean. It is naturally occuring but can also be artificially created.
This ingredient exhibits antioxidant properties but is also a known skin-irritant.
Vanillism is the term of contact-dermatitis associated with the vanilla plant. The sap of the vanilla plant triggers skin irritation, swelling, and redness.
Learn more about Vanillin
