What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventMandelic Acid
AntimicrobialPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
BufferingNiacinamide
SmoothingXylityl Sesquicaprylate
AntimicrobialAnhydroxylitol
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
MaskingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Benzoate
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Phytate
Benzoic Acid
MaskingCoumarin
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingWater, Propanediol, Mandelic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Gluconolactone, Lactic Acid, Niacinamide, Xylityl Sesquicaprylate, Anhydroxylitol, Panthenol, Potassium Hydroxide, Parfum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Benzoic Acid, Coumarin, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingParfum
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCaryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil
EmollientAleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningPongamia Glabra Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
MaskingPlumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantLinoleic Acid
CleansingLecithin
EmollientPhytosteryl Canola Glycerides
Skin ConditioningOleic Acid
EmollientPalmitic Acid
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingTriolein
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantPolyurethane-79
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Silica
AbrasiveTin Oxide
AbrasiveLinalool
PerfumingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Parfum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Squalane, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Linoleic Acid, Lecithin, Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Triolein, Tocopherol, Polyurethane-79, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Silica, Tin Oxide, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491
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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.
Hexyl 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 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.
Learn more about Parfum