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Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningEthyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate/Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Copolymer
Polyquaternium-22
PEG-7 Amodimethicone
Humectant
Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Polyquaternium-39
Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
EmulsifyingLaureth-4
Emulsifying
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
CI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Biotin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate/Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Copolymer, Polyquaternium-22, PEG-7 Amodimethicone, Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Polyquaternium-39, Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, Laureth-4, Glycol Distearate, Propylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, CI 60730, CI 16035, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningAmodimethicone
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Steartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether
SolventGlycolipids
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Honey
Humectant
Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acetic Acid
BufferingSchisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-10
CleansingPolygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Chloride, Parfum, Isopropyl Alcohol, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Amodimethicone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalool, Limonene, Steartrimonium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Lactic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Alcohol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether, Glycolipids, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Glucose, Honey, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Acetic Acid, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Trideceth-10, Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract
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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 ParfumSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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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