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Water
Skin ConditioningPhyllostachys Bambusoides Extract
Skin ConditioningPisum Sativum Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Maltodextrin/Vp Copolymer
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Artocarpus Heterophyllus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate
Skin ConditioningSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Phytate
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Water, Phyllostachys Bambusoides Extract, Pisum Sativum Peptide, Maltodextrin, Maltodextrin/Vp Copolymer, Pvp, Polysorbate 20, Parfum, Artocarpus Heterophyllus Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Phytate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Citral, Linalool, Citronellol
Isobutane
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyurethane-14
Amp-Acrylates Copolymer
Ethyl Ester Of Hydrolyzed Silk
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-8 Methicone
Emollient
PEG-12 Allyl Ether
Phytantriol
HumectantPanthenyl Ethyl Ether
Parfum
Masking
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Isobutane, Alcohol Denat., Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Panthenol, Water, Polyurethane-14, Amp-Acrylates Copolymer, Ethyl Ester Of Hydrolyzed Silk, Propylene Glycol, PEG-12 Dimethicone, PEG-8 Methicone, PEG-12 Allyl Ether, Phytantriol, Panthenyl Ethyl Ether, Parfum, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citral, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
Citral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.
The EU mandates Citral be listed separately as a fragrance. It is a known allergen and may cause contact dermatitis. Citral can also used as a masking ingredient.
The term '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.
The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.
Learn more about CitralHexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool 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 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 Water
