What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-55
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf
MaskingPvp
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCitric Acid
BufferingSilk Amino Acids
HumectantPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOleth-20
CleansingParfum
MaskingGlycereth-2 Cocoate
EmulsifyingIsostearamidopropyl Morpholine Lactate
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeBenzoic Acid
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningButane
Isobutane
Polyquaternium-11
Propane
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingIsosteareth-10
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Methylpropanediol
SolventRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingWater, Butane, Isobutane, Polyquaternium-11, Propane, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Panthenol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum, Isosteareth-10, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Methylpropanediol, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, 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.
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 āFRAGRANCEā or āPARFUMā 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water