What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV AbsorberNiacinamide
SmoothingEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberTrehalose
HumectantMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV FilterSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC15-19 Alkane
SolventPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
AbrasiveOryza Sativa Bran Water
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentLauryl Glucoside
CleansingPropylene Glycol
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPropanediol
SolventPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeDimethicone
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHexyldecanol
EmollientHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide As
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ns
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ng
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Water, Octocrylene, Niacinamide, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Trehalose, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, C15-19 Alkane, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Decyl Glucoside, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Lauryl Glucoside, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hexyldecanol, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Ceramide NP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide Ng, Parfum, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Glucose Sesquistearate
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningDodecane
PerfumingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientParfum
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantCetyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin ConditioningBertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil
EmollientPaullinia Cupana Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningIlex Guayusa Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingIlex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract
PerfumingBixa Orellana Seed Extract
MaskingDaucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
EmollientSqualane
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantSodium Phytate
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeMica
Cosmetic ColorantBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingCoumarin
PerfumingEugenol
PerfumingButylphenyl Methylpropional
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingWater, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dodecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Parfum, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil, Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract, Ilex Guayusa Leaf Extract, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Squalane, Tocopherol, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Coumarin, Eugenol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Limonene, Linalool
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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 âFRAGRANCEâ or âPARFUMâ 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.
Water. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum