What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Hybrid Oil
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantCI 47000
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
CI 26100
Cosmetic ColorantAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Dimethicone, Trisiloxane, Dimethiconol, Parfum, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Hybrid Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, CI 47000, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, CI 26100, Ascorbic Acid, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Oenocarpus Bataua Fruit Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Zea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 40800
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Coco-Caprylate, Parfum, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil, Oenocarpus Bataua Fruit Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Zea Mays Oil, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethiconol, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Coumarin, Limonene, CI 40800
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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.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
Limonene 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.
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