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Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantQuaternium-60
Propylene Glycol
HumectantCellulose
AbsorbentGlycerin
HumectantPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
EmulsifyingPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
BufferingLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentHamamelis Virginiana Extract
AntiseborrhoeicPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Benzoate
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Quaternium-60, Propylene Glycol, Cellulose, Glycerin, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Carbomer, Alcohol Denat., 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactic Acid, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol
Salicylic Acid 2%
MaskingAlcohol
AntimicrobialWater
Skin ConditioningPEG-4
HumectantPPG-11 Stearyl Ether
EmollientParfum
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Beta-Caryophyllene
MaskingCamphor
MaskingCinnamal
PerfumingCitrus Aurantium Peel Oil
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingCoumarin
PerfumingEucalyptus Globulus Oil
Eugenia Caryophyllus Oil
Eugenol
PerfumingEugenyl Acetate
MaskingGeraniol
PerfumingGeranyl Acetate
PerfumingLavandula Oil/Extract
Limonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingLinalyl Acetate
MaskingMenthol
MaskingPinene
MaskingTerpineol
MaskingSalicylic Acid 2%, Alcohol, Water, PEG-4, PPG-11 Stearyl Ether, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Beta-Caryophyllene, Camphor, Cinnamal, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Coumarin, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Oil, Eugenol, Eugenyl Acetate, Geraniol, Geranyl Acetate, Lavandula Oil/Extract, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Menthol, Pinene, Terpineol
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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 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water