What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ribose
HumectantSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningAsparagopsis Armata Extract
Skin ProtectingErythritol
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus
Masking
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Phenethyl Alcohol
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBisabolol
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Behenyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ribose, Saccharide Isomerate, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Erythritol, Chondrus Crispus, Ceramide 3, Squalane, Phenethyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Bisabolol, Sodium Citrate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lecithin, Glycine Soja Sterols, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water
Masking
PEG-30 Glyceryl Laurate
EmulsifyingZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Inositol
Humectant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentParfum
Masking
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ledum Groenlandicum Extract
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingWater, Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, PEG-30 Glyceryl Laurate, Zinc Gluconate, Inositol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Salicylic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Allantoin, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Parfum, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Ledum Groenlandicum Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Acacia Senegal Gum
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 ParfumWater. 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
