What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopentyldiol
Humectant
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Aminopropyl Dimethicone
Steartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Polysilicone-13
Squalane
Emollient
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Camellia Seed Oil
Polyquaternium-11
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
SurfactantTaurine
BufferingPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPhytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
PEG-2 Laurate
Emulsifying
Amodimethicone
Sodium Methyltaurate
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
PPG-2-Deceth-12
EmulsifyingLaurtrimonium Chloride
Emulsifying
C13-16 Isoparaffin
Solvent
Disodium EDTA
C10-13 Isoparaffin
Solvent
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Water, Isopentyldiol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Stearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Steartrimonium Chloride, Polysilicone-13, Squalane, Aspartic Acid, Camellia Seed Oil, Polyquaternium-11, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Taurine, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol, Isopropyl Myristate, PEG-2 Laurate, Amodimethicone, Sodium Methyltaurate, Salicylic Acid, PPG-2-Deceth-12, Laurtrimonium Chloride, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Disodium EDTA, C10-13 Isoparaffin, Cetrimonium Chloride, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
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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 ParfumSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
