What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientBehentrimonium Chloride
PreservativeCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingCetyl Esters
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Jojoba Oil
AbrasivePhenoxyethanol
PreservativeTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingDilauryl Thiodipropionate
AntioxidantChlorhexidine Digluconate
AntimicrobialLimonene
PerfumingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientLinalool
PerfumingAmodimethicone
Isopropyl Alcohol
SolventCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantCitric Acid
BufferingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialCoumarin
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingParfum
MaskingWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Cetyl Esters, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 15985, CI 19140, Mica, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Trideceth-6, Dilauryl Thiodipropionate, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Limonene, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Linalool, Amodimethicone, Isopropyl Alcohol, Caramel, Citric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Cetrimonium Chloride, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Parfum
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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.
Limonene 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 Parfum