What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingDimethicone
EmollientParfum
MaskingSodium Benzoate
MaskingAmodimethicone
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
HumectantGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-10
CleansingSalicylic Acid
MaskingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingGlycol Distearate
EmollientCitric Acid
BufferingMica
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Cocoyl Amino Acids
CleansingPEG-100 Stearate
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeSteareth-6
EmulsifyingTrideceth-3
EmulsifyingPotassium Dimethicone PEG-7 Panthenyl Phosphate
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Sarcosinate
Benzyl Alcohol
PerfumingPropylene Glycol
HumectantCoumarin
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingPEG-45m
HumectantBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantPlukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
EmollientCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantAcetic Acid
BufferingFumaric Acid
BufferingHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningCereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
HumectantLactic Acid
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeTetrasodium EDTA
BHT
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Dimethicone, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate, Amodimethicone, Carbomer, Glycerin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-10, Salicylic Acid, Hexylene Glycol, Glycol Distearate, Citric Acid, Mica, Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Steareth-6, Trideceth-3, Potassium Dimethicone PEG-7 Panthenyl Phosphate, CI 77891, Sodium Sarcosinate, Benzyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Coumarin, Linalool, PEG-45m, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Arginine, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Caramel, Acetic Acid, Fumaric Acid, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract, Glucose, Lactic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Tetrasodium EDTA, BHT, Tocopherol, Sodium Hydroxide
Canola Oil
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingParfum
MaskingGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingLinoleic Acid
CleansingRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberCitrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Stem Oil
PerfumingBHT
AntioxidantAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingCoumarin
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCI 47000
Cosmetic ColorantCI 26100
Cosmetic ColorantCanola Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Parfum, Glycine Soja Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Linoleic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Stem Oil, BHT, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citral, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, CI 47000, 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.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTCoumarins are a group of substances found naturally in plants. There are over 1300 types of coumarins identified. It has a natural vanilla scent.
Coumarin is an identified EU known allergy, meaning it may cause an allergic reaction when applied to the skin.
In many countries, coumarin is banned as a food additive. However, it can be found in soaps, tobacco products, and some alcohol drinks.
Plants use coumarins as a chemical defense. Some plants that have coumarins include lavender, tonka beans, and yellow clovers.
Learn more about CoumarinHexyl 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