What's inside
What's inside
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Cinnamyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingCitral
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Farnesol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantCI 60725
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15510
Cosmetic ColorantAlcohol, Parfum, Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Linalool, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Eugenol, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Citral, Benzyl Benzoate, Farnesol, Coumarin, CI 14700, CI 60730, CI 60725, CI 15510
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is an oil-soluble used to absorb the full spectrum of UVA rays (peak 357 nm).
It's one of the most effective UVA filters available but has a major caveat of photostability: avobenzone is susceptible to photodegradation.
This means it can lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight without the help of a stabilizing agent.
Studies show antioxidants (like vitamin E or vitamin C) and some UV filters (like octocrylene and Tinosorb S) can meaningfully improve its stability in a formulation.
The maximum allowable concentration according to regulation is 3% in the US + Canada, and 5% in the EU, Australia, China, Korea, and ASEAN countries.
It has a well-support safety profile: a comprehensive 2025 review found minimal toxicity with no evidence of carcinogenicity.
Overall, avobenzone is a safe and regulated ingredient used in sunscreen for over 40 years.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneParfum 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
