What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
CleansingBetaine
HumectantLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
MaskingMelaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCananga Odorata Flower Extract
PerfumingMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingSerenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentButyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin ConditioningAleurites Moluccanus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMenthol
MaskingCaffeine
Skin ConditioningNiacin
SmoothingBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
BufferingDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingWater, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Betaine, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Panthenol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Menthol, Caffeine, Niacin, Biotin, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantPhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV AbsorberDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Chloride
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingNiacinamide
SmoothingParfum
MaskingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingMagnesium Sulfate
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSucrose Distearate
EmollientAllantoin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantBenzoic Acid
MaskingDisodium EDTA
PEG-4 Laurate
EmulsifyingPEG-4 Dilaurate
EmulsifyingSorbic Acid
PreservativePEG-4
HumectantIodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
PreservativeBHT
AntioxidantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientCucumis Sativus Juice
EmollientEel Extract
HumectantCymbopogon Citratus Extract
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativePhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCalcium Gluconate
HumectantAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Oxide, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Potassium Chloride, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Magnesium Sulfate, Titanium Dioxide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sucrose Distearate, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Benzoic Acid, Disodium EDTA, PEG-4 Laurate, PEG-4 Dilaurate, Sorbic Acid, PEG-4, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, BHT, Aluminum Hydroxide, Dimethicone, Cucumis Sativus Juice, Eel Extract, Cymbopogon Citratus Extract, Propylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Calcium Gluconate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Geraniol, 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.
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 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 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