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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
MaskingParfum
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Mentha Arvensis Leaf/Stem Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil
Skin Conditioning
Menthol
Masking
Sodium Xylenesulfonate
Cocamide Mea
Emulsifying
Tetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Hexamethylindanopyran
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Pinene
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Terpineol
Masking
Lavandula Oil/Extract
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Parfum, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf/Stem Oil, Mentha Piperita Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil, Menthol, Sodium Xylenesulfonate, Cocamide Mea, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Salicylate, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Hydroxycitronellal, Hexamethylindanopyran, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Pinene, Citronellol, Terpineol, Lavandula Oil/Extract
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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.
Hydroxycitronellal is a fragrance created from citronellal. The smell of hydroxycitronellal is often described as "citrus-like" or "melon-like".
Hydroxycitronellal is a known EU allergen and may cause irritation when applied to the skin.
Menthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.
Menthol is known for its cooling sensation; however, the cooling is actually from your skin being sensitized. Menthol can worsen rosacea. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Menthol also has antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about MentholParfum 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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