What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isododecane
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialInula Crithmoide Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Aminopropyl Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Methyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Isododecane, 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
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientDimethiconol
Emollient
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Amodimethicone
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
BHT
Antioxidant
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil
Dimethyl Phenylethyl Carbinyl Acetate
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Terpineol
Masking
Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Dimethiconol, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Parfum, Amodimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, BHT, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Dimethyl Phenylethyl Carbinyl Acetate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Terpineol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzyl Salicylate is a solvent and fragrance additive. It is an ester of benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid. This ingredient can be naturally found in some plants and plant extracts.
In fragrances, Benzyl Salicylate may be a solvent or a fragrance component. In synthetic musk scents, it is used as a solvent. For floral fragrances such as lilac and jasmine, it is used as a fragrance component. The natural scent of Benzyl Salicylate is described as "lightly-sweet, slightly balsamic".
While Benzyl Salicylate has been associated with contact dermatitis and allergies, emerging studies show it may not be caused by this ingredient alone.
However, this ingredient is often used with fragrances and other components that may cause allergies. It is still listed as a known allergen in the EU. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Another study from 2021 shows Benzyl Salicylate may have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Benzyl SalicylateCyclopentasiloxane (D5) is a lightweight silicone that mostly acts as an emollient and solvent in cosmetics. Its the reason your products feel silky, fast-spreading, and non-greasy.
Since D5 is volatile, it does its thing and then evaporates off the skin quickly.
The safety profile of this ingredient is reassuring; the US CIR Expert Panel concluded D5 is safe as used in cosmetics and Health Canada concluded that D5 is not harmful to human health or the environment as currently used in cosmetics
There's a study that people mention about D5 in a rat study showing tumors. This study is related to long-term inhalation of high D5 levels.
Regulatory bodies have judged this study to be not applicable in topical skincare since skin absorption of D5 is very low and we're not really inhaling huge amounts of D5.
The only restriction for this ingredient is environmental. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) restricted D5 in wash-off cosmetics at or above 0.1% due to their persistence in water.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
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 Parfum
