What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
No benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMyristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-72
Octafluoropentyl Methacrylate
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
C13-15 Alkane
SolventCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingChitosan
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate
MoisturisingBehentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Polyamide-8
EmollientGlyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingSteareth-21
CleansingBehenyl/Stearyl Aminopropanediol Esters
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Dimethylpabamidopropyl Laurdimonium Tosylate
Maltodextrin/Vp Copolymer
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Linalool
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citronellol
Perfuming
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
SolventCitral
Perfuming
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingMethylthiopropylamido Acetyl Methionine
Skin ProtectingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Myristyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Pentylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-72, Octafluoropentyl Methacrylate, Cetyl Alcohol, C13-15 Alkane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Chitosan, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Parfum, PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Maltodextrin, Polyamide-8, Glyceryl Behenate, Steareth-2, Steareth-21, Behenyl/Stearyl Aminopropanediol Esters, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Dimethylpabamidopropyl Laurdimonium Tosylate, Maltodextrin/Vp Copolymer, Jojoba Esters, Linalool, Phenoxyethanol, Citronellol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Methylpropanediol, Citral, Disodium Phosphate, Methylthiopropylamido Acetyl Methionine, Polysorbate 60, Benzyl Salicylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Polyglycerin-3, Sodium Phosphate, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantParfum
Masking
Bis(C13-15 Alkoxy) Pg-Amodimethicone
Dimethiconol
Emollient
PEG-14m
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingBHT
Antioxidant
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Chloride, Behenyl Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol, Parfum, Bis(C13-15 Alkoxy) Pg-Amodimethicone, Dimethiconol, PEG-14m, Disodium EDTA, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, BHT, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.
It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum 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!
Learn more about Water
