What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-20 Stearate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethyl Lauramine Oleate
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium PCA
Humectant
Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates
CleansingSodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethanolamine
BufferingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingBenzisothiazolinone
AntimicrobialWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, PEG-20 Stearate, Dimethicone, Dimethyl Lauramine Oleate, Carbomer, Sodium PCA, Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzisothiazolinone
Polybutene
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Cera Alba
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Tribehenin
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Prunus Avium Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Cera Alba, Polyethylene, Trihydroxystearin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Tribehenin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Parfum, Prunus Avium Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sorbitan Isostearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Tin Oxide, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, CI 77891, CI 15850, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, Mica, CI 45410, CI 19140, CI 73360, CI 75470
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.
