What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
AntimicrobialAlcohol
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Plantago Asiatica Extract
Skin ConditioningDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Brassica Campestris Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
4-Terpineol
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Nonoxynol-12
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Althaea Rosea Root Extract
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Plantago Asiatica Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Brassica Campestris Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Polysorbate 80, 4-Terpineol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Nonoxynol-12, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Althaea Rosea Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
Milk Protein Extract
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Styrene/Vp Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Extract
Skin ConditioningSophora Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ProtectingFreesia Refracta Extract
Skin ConditioningLilium Tigrinum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningLeontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saussurea Involucrata Extract
HumectantChrysanthemum Zawadskii Extract
Skin ConditioningBellis Perennis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingPrunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMilk Protein Extract, Glycerin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Styrene/Vp Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Water, Nelumbo Nucifera Extract, Sophora Japonica Flower Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Saussurea Involucrata Extract, Chrysanthemum Zawadskii Extract, Bellis Perennis Flower Extract, Allantoin, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Beta-Glucan, Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAParfum 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
