What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Cydonia Oblonga Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Succinoglycan
Skin ConditioningDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Propanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Cydonia Oblonga Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Methicone, Silica, Saccharide Isomerate, Succinoglycan, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningAllium Cepa Bulb Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Bulbine Frutescens Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningBellis Perennis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethanolamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Allium Cepa Bulb Extract, Ethoxydiglycol, Panthenol, Allantoin, Bulbine Frutescens Leaf Juice, Bellis Perennis Flower Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethanolamine, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Parfum 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. 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
