What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteth-2
EmulsifyingHedychium Coronarium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Leaf Extract
HumectantAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyquaternium-37
Soyamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Soyamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingDMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Ceteth-2, Hedychium Coronarium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Algae Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cetrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-37, Soyamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone, Glycine Soja Oil, Soyamidopropyl Dimethylamine, DMDM Hydantoin, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Citric Acid, CI 42090, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Parfum, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclotetrasiloxane
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethyl Ester Of Hydrolyzed Silk
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolGeraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolLimonene 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 LimoneneParfum 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
