What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
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Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAluminum Chlorohydrate
Astringent
Glycerin
Humectant
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
EmollientSteareth-2
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Steareth-21
CleansingParfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Calcium Silicate
AbsorbentZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
1,2-Dihydrolinalool
Perfuming
Cyclohexyl Phenylacetate
Perfuming
2-T-Butylcyclohexyl Acetate
Masking
2-T-Butylcyclohexyloxybutanol
Masking
2,6-Dimethyl-7-Octen-2-Ol
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantEthyl Linalool
Masking
Ethyl Trimethylcyclopentene Butenol
Masking
Ethylene Brassylate
MaskingHexyl Salicylate
Masking
Ionone
Astringent
Isobutyl Methyl Tetrahydropyranol
MaskingIsopropylphenylbutanal
Masking
Methyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingPhenylpropyl Ethyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Terpineol Acetate
MaskingTriacetin
AntimicrobialTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Trimethyl-1-Cyclohexenylbutan-2-One
Perfuming
Water, Aluminum Chlorohydrate, Glycerin, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Steareth-2, Dimethicone, Steareth-21, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Calcium Silicate, Zinc Oxide, 1,2-Dihydrolinalool, Cyclohexyl Phenylacetate, 2-T-Butylcyclohexyl Acetate, 2-T-Butylcyclohexyloxybutanol, 2,6-Dimethyl-7-Octen-2-Ol, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethyl Linalool, Ethyl Trimethylcyclopentene Butenol, Ethylene Brassylate, Hexyl Salicylate, Ionone, Isobutyl Methyl Tetrahydropyranol, Isopropylphenylbutanal, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Phenylpropyl Ethyl Methicone, Terpineol Acetate, Triacetin, Triethyl Citrate, Trimethyl-1-Cyclohexenylbutan-2-One
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 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!
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