What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
SmoothingBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Glycine Soja Germ Extract
EmollientScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientArginine
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Phytate
ChelatingCalcium Gluconate
HumectantGluconolactone
ChelatingLactic Acid
BufferingCitric Acid
BufferingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
MaskingPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantButylene Glycol
HumectantT-Butyl Alcohol
PerfumingSodium Benzoate
MaskingCamphor
MaskingBeta-Caryophyllene
MaskingLimonene
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingGeranyl Acetate
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingLinalyl Acetate
MaskingL-Alpha-Pinene
PerfumingL-Beta-Pinene
PerfumingGamma-Terpinene
PerfumingTerpinolene
PerfumingWater, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Glycine Soja Germ Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Arginine, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Phytate, Calcium Gluconate, Gluconolactone, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Parfum, Polysorbate 20, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene Glycol, T-Butyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Camphor, Beta-Caryophyllene, Limonene, Geraniol, Geranyl Acetate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, L-Alpha-Pinene, L-Beta-Pinene, Gamma-Terpinene, Terpinolene
Isododecane
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientDimethiconol
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientOrbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningBrassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialInula Crithmoide Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ng
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantAminopropyl Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantMethyl Palmitate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingParfum
MaskingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingIsododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Water, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Inula Crithmoide Flower/Leaf Extract, Ceramide Ng, Tocopherol, Aminopropyl Phenyl Trimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Methyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Parfum, Benzyl Salicylate
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