What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDiethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Glycine
CleansingPanthenyl Triacetate
Acetyl Rheum Rhaponticum Root Extract
BleachingBHA
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Zinc Oxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Titanium Dioxide, Silica, Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Palmitoyl Glycine, Panthenyl Triacetate, Acetyl Rheum Rhaponticum Root Extract, BHA, BHT, Parfum
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Tetrasodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater
Skin ConditioningIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
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