What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
AntimicrobialVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Butylene Glycol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantPEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
EmulsifyingBis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate
EmollientRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingParfum
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Hectorite
AbsorbentLinalool
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningWater, Alcohol, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Hectorite, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientTridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientPropylene Glycol
HumectantTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Glycerin
HumectantBoron Nitride
AbsorbentSilica
AbrasivePhenoxyethanol
PreservativePhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic ColorantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingPropylene Carbonate
SolventAcrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlumina
AbrasiveParfum
MaskingMethicone
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
HumectantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 12085
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Propylene Glycol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Boron Nitride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Mica, Disteardimonium Hectorite, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Propylene Carbonate, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alumina, Parfum, Methicone, Dimethicone, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sorbitol, CI 77891, CI 12085, CI 15850, Iron Oxides, CI 73360
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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.
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 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.
This ingredient is used in makeup and skincare to thicken formulas, reduce shine, and give skin a silky-smooth feel.
It’s a white silicone powder that sits in fine lines and pores to blur their appearance though its effectiveness depends on the particle size.
You'll typically find this ingredient in amounts between 0.1-20%.
Learn more about Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane CrosspolymerWater. 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