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Ingredients Side-by-side
Isobutane
Sd Alcohol 40-B
AstringentButane
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientParfum
MaskingEthyl Macadamiate
Skin ConditioningSilicone Quaternium-3
Glycereth-26
HumectantPanthenyl Ethyl Ether
Water
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingQuaternium-91
Cetrimonium Methosulfate
AntimicrobialCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPhytantriol
HumectantQuaternium-95
UV AbsorberPropanediol
SolventCaffeine
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientCitrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
EmollientBrassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Liquid Endosperm
Hypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingTocopherol
AntioxidantVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
AntimicrobialLitchi Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientMalic Acid
BufferingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialGelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin ProtectingLeontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningVegetable Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningSodium Carrageenan
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialGalactoarabinan
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientXylitol
HumectantTrehalose
HumectantSodium Benzoate
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeCitric Acid
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingSodium Phosphate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbic Acid
PreservativeCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingEthyl Linoleate
EmollientEthyl Oleate
EmollientSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-37
Caprylic Acid
CleansingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingIsobutane, Sd Alcohol 40-B, Butane, Diisopropyl Adipate, Parfum, Ethyl Macadamiate, Silicone Quaternium-3, Glycereth-26, Panthenyl Ethyl Ether, Water, Trideceth-12, Quaternium-91, Cetrimonium Methosulfate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Phytantriol, Quaternium-95, Propanediol, Caffeine, Biotin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Niacinamide, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Glycerin, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Cocos Nucifera Liquid Endosperm, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Tocopherol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Malic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Vegetable Amino Acids, Sodium Carrageenan, Phenoxyethanol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Galactoarabinan, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Xylitol, Trehalose, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbic Acid, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Ethyl Linoleate, Ethyl Oleate, Sorbitan Oleate, Polyquaternium-37, Caprylic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
Alcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialHydrofluorocarbon 152a
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientC13-15 Alkane
SolventDicaprylyl Ether
EmollientSunflower Seed Oil Glycerides
EmollientPolyquaternium-16
Dioleoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate
Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientTriheptanoin
Skin ConditioningPPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingC13-16 Isoalkane
SolventPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingLinalool
PerfumingCoumarin
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingAlcohol Denat., Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, Water, Isododecane, C13-15 Alkane, Dicaprylyl Ether, Sunflower Seed Oil Glycerides, Polyquaternium-16, Dioleoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Isohexadecane, Triheptanoin, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, C13-16 Isoalkane, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum, Aminomethyl Propanol, Linalool, Coumarin, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Limonene 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water