What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingBehentrimonium Methosulfate
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningBehentrimonium Chloride
PreservativeAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningCalophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
AntimicrobialButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingPPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
EmollientIsostearyl Isostearate
EmollientQuaternium-80
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeBenzoic Acid
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-2 Cocoate
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingAnthocyanins
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Cetrimonium Chloride, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Behentrimonium Chloride, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Panthenol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Isostearyl Isostearate, Quaternium-80, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycereth-2 Cocoate, Parfum, Anthocyanins
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
CleansingAmmonium Lauryl Sulfate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingButylene Glycol
HumectantDecyl Glucoside
CleansingDimethicone
EmollientPCA Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningCocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
MaskingGlycine
BufferingTyrosine
MaskingCysteine
AntioxidantLeucine
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Distearate
EmollientIpdi/PEG-15 Soyamine Copolymer Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningTrimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPEG-150 Distearate
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-7
Cetyl Triethylmonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Succinate
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Coco Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
CleansingPanthenyl Ethyl Ether
Citric Acid
BufferingPolyquaternium-10
Histidine Hcl
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
PreservativeMethylisothiazolinone
PreservativeMagnesium Chloride
Magnesium Nitrate
Glycerin
HumectantParfum
MaskingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Decyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, PCA Dimethicone, Cocamide Mipa, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Glycine, Tyrosine, Cysteine, Leucine, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Distearate, Ipdi/PEG-15 Soyamine Copolymer Dimer Dilinoleate, Trimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, PEG-150 Distearate, Polyquaternium-7, Cetyl Triethylmonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Succinate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Coco Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Panthenyl Ethyl Ether, Citric Acid, Polyquaternium-10, Histidine Hcl, Disodium EDTA, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Magnesium Chloride, Magnesium Nitrate, Glycerin, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, 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.
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.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. 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