What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingCocos Nucifera Water
Masking
Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Incarnata Seed Oil
Skin Protecting
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientLinum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Polyurethane-14
Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer
Amp-Acrylates Copolymer
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylic Acid
CleansingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Xylitol
Humectant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citral
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polysorbate 20, Decyl Glucoside, Cocos Nucifera Water, Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract, Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder, Panthenol, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Polyurethane-14, Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer, Amp-Acrylates Copolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Caprylic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Xylitol, Sorbic Acid, Parfum, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Coumarin, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-46
Isobutane
Propane
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingOleth-20
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingBenzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
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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.
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.
Linalool 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 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
