What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Parfum
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPetrolatum
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Isomerized Linoleic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Potassium Lactate
BufferingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAlginic Acid
Skin ConditioningTriethanolamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Stearic Acid, Isopropyl Palmitate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Parfum, Carbomer, Petrolatum, Cetyl Alcohol, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hydrated Silica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isomerized Linoleic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Lactic Acid, Potassium Lactate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Alginic Acid, Triethanolamine, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, BHT, CI 17200
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.
Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumParfum 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.
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