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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentMaranta Arundinacea Root Powder
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentKaolin
Abrasive
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Stoechas Extract
MaskingSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Sea Water
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Butane
Propane
Oryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentIsobutane
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentAvena Sativa Sprout Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cellulose
AbsorbentCyclodextrin
AbsorbentParfum
Masking
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentWater
Skin ConditioningIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Oryza Sativa Starch is an absorbent and used to mattify the skin. It is a natural carbohydrate and the main component of rice. A more common name for this ingredient is 'rice starch'.
Rice starch is created by steeping broken grains in a caustic soda.
Rice extract has many skin benefits. Read more about rice extract here.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa StarchParfum 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!
Learn more about WaterZea Mays Starch is starch made from corn. You might know this as cornstarch . It is used to thicken a product. It can replace talc as an absorbent.
The pH of cornstarch is 5.92.
Cornstarch is a common food ingredient used to thicken soups or to make corn syrup.
Learn more about Zea Mays Starch
