What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
Solvent
Vp/Va Copolymer
Glycereth-26
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
SolventPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Succinic Acid
BufferingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Malachite Extract
Antioxidant
Water, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Alcohol, Propanediol, Vp/Va Copolymer, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Succinic Acid, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Zinc PCA, Resveratrol, Bisabolol, Malachite Extract
Corn Starch Modified
AbsorbentSilica
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Magnesium Myristate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCorn Starch Modified, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium Myristate, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Titanium Dioxide, Phenyl Trimethicone, Parfum, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hydrated Silica, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Ascorbic Acid, Arbutin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Ceramide NP, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Butylene Glycol, Trihydroxystearin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucomannan, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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.
Learn more about ParfumWater. 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
