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Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientIsostearyl Palmitate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPEG-4 Laurate
Emulsifying
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingSucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Isostearyl Palmitate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hexylene Glycol, PEG-4 Laurate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Sucrose Cocoate, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-37
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Polyquaternium-46
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-11
PEG/PPG-15/15 Acetate Dimethicone
Emulsifying
PEG/PPG-15/15 Allyl Ether Acetate
EmulsifyingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Ceteareth-25
CleansingCeteareth-7
Emulsifying
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
PPG-15
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
PCA
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Valine
MaskingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Acacia Seyal Gum Extract
HumectantAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Octadecyl Di-T-Butyl-4-Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract
AstringentCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientCupressus Sempervirens Seed Extract
Perfuming
Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
Masking
Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRibes Nigrum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Santalum Album Wood Extract
Perfuming
Bromelain
Skin ConditioningTannic Acid
AstringentBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicNiacinamide
Smoothing
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Polyquaternium-37, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Parfum, Polyquaternium-46, Myristyl Myristate, Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-11, PEG/PPG-15/15 Acetate Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-15/15 Allyl Ether Acetate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ceteareth-25, Ceteareth-7, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Glycerin, Arginine, Caprylyl Glycol, Aspartic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, PPG-15, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, PCA, Polysorbate 20, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Propanediol, Glycine, Alanine, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Glycolic Acid, Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract, Serine, Valine, Caffeine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Acacia Seyal Gum Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Octadecyl Di-T-Butyl-4-Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Citric Acid, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Cupressus Sempervirens Seed Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Santalum Album Wood Extract, Bromelain, Tannic Acid, Biotin, Niacinamide, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tin Oxide, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citral, Linalool, Mica, CI 77891
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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!
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