What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Bis-Hydroxy/Methoxy Amodimethicone
Parfum
Masking
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
EmollientSilicone Quaternium-22
PPG-3 Myristyl Ether
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Cyclopentasiloxane, Isododecane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone, Bis-Hydroxy/Methoxy Amodimethicone, Parfum, Polysilicone-15, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Silicone Quaternium-22, PPG-3 Myristyl Ether, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Citral
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Polyquaternium-37
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Quaternium-87
CleansingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Candelilla Cera
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Linalool
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Polyquaternium-11
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Limonene
Perfuming
Iris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Niacinamide, Polyquaternium-37, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 20, Quaternium-87, Stearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Behentrimonium Chloride, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Panthenol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Candelilla Cera, Propylene Glycol, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Oleate, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Polyquaternium-11, Citronellol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Coumarin, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Limonene, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Hexyl 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 Parfum
