What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide
Skin ConditioningDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water
Skin ConditioningC13-15 Alkane
SolventCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantRubus Chamaemorus Fruit Juice Extract
HumectantEpilobium Angustifolium Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Chamaemorus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polysilicone-11
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Magnesium Sulfate
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPropanediol
Solvent
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventTocopherol
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingSodium Carrageenan
Emulsion StabilisingTin Oxide
Abrasive
Maris Sal
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, C13-15 Alkane, Caprylyl Methicone, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Mica, Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Juice Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Extract, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Polysilicone-11, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Propanediol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylene Carbonate, Tocopherol, Silica, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenethyl Alcohol, Sodium Carrageenan, Tin Oxide, Maris Sal, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Linalool, Citronellol, Parfum, CI 77491, CI 77742, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
