What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isobutane
Propane
Sd Alcohol 40-B
AstringentAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentParfum
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientCrambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingCaffeine
Skin ConditioningCitrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
EmollientPropylene Carbonate
SolventGlycerin
HumectantBambusa Arundinacea Juice
AbrasiveOryza Sativa Hull Powder
AbrasiveEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingCommiphora Myrrha Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
CleansingBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeLitchi Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLeontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningApium Graveolens Seed Extract
AntioxidantVegetable Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialCitric Acid
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingIsobutane, Propane, Sd Alcohol 40-B, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Parfum, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isopropyl Myristate, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Caffeine, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Propylene Carbonate, Glycerin, Bambusa Arundinacea Juice, Oryza Sativa Hull Powder, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Biotin, Phenoxyethanol, Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Apium Graveolens Seed Extract, Vegetable Amino Acids, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Citral
Paraffinum Liquidum
EmollientTriisononanoin
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingCalendula Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientBisabolol
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantParfum
MaskingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingAmyl Cinnamal
PerfumingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingCoumarin
PerfumingEugenol
PerfumingFarnesol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCI 26100
Cosmetic ColorantParaffinum Liquidum, Triisononanoin, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Isopropyl Myristate, Retinyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Parfum, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Coumarin, Eugenol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool, CI 26100
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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.
Isopropyl Myristate is an ester made by combining isopropyl alcohol with myristic acid.
It is primarily an emollient and penetration enhancer that gives products a lightweight, silky feel without the heaviness of oils.
This ingredient is generally considered non-toxic, non-irritating, and has low absorption potential.
You might have heard that this ingredient clogs pores. This reputation comes from the older rabbit ear studies which are more sensitive than human skin to clogging.
Dermatologist Dr. Zoe Draelos has also confirmed in a peer-reviewed paper that products containing comedogenic ingredients are not necessarily comedogenic themselves.
A small subset of people (~2%) may experience contact sensitivity so patch testing is a reasonable idea if you have reactive skin.
Since this ingredient is an ester of myristic acid (a C14 fatty acid), it falls within the carbon chain range that is known to feed Malassezia. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Isopropyl MyristateLimonene 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 Parfum