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Water
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Amodimethicone
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Triticum Vulgare Protein
BufferingHydroxypropylgluconamide
HumectantHydroxypropylammonium Gluconate
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Trideceth-15
EmulsifyingTrideceth-3
EmulsifyingLinoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Polysorbate 80, Parfum, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Amodimethicone, Isopentyldiol, Triticum Vulgare Protein, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Panthenol, Glycerin, Cetrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-15, Trideceth-3, Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Citric Acid, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPolyquaternium-37
Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantSerenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Bisstearamide Mea
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Bislauramide Mea
EmollientBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicBrassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Skin ConditioningPotassium Olivate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-7
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Polyacrylamide
Coumarin
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Betaine, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Polyquaternium-37, Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Phytosterols, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Copper Tripeptide-1, Phytosphingosine, Hydroxypropyl Bisstearamide Mea, Hydroxypropyl Bislauramide Mea, Biotin, Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Potassium Olivate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Stearic Acid, Parfum, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Polyquaternium-7, Lactic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maltodextrin, Polyacrylamide, Coumarin, Limonene
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinParfum 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!
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