What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPistacia Lentiscus Gum
MaskingAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCitrus Glauca Fruit Extract
HumectantMicrocitrus Australasica Fruit Extract
Microcitrus Australis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientTin Oxide
Abrasive
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCitronellol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, Acacia Senegal Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Caprylate, Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Microcitrus Australis Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP, Xanthan Gum, Mica, Pentylene Glycol, Lecithin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate, Tin Oxide, Citric Acid, Parfum, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, CI 77891, CI 77492, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene
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
