What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
Butane
Sd Alcohol 40-B
Astringent
Vp/Va Copolymer
Zeolite
AbsorbentWater
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Gelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin ProtectingLithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
PEG/PPG-15/15 Allyl Ether Acetate
EmulsifyingAcetyl Triethyl Citrate
Masking
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialMethoxycinnamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
UV AbsorberSodium Chloride
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
EDTA
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, Butane, Sd Alcohol 40-B, Vp/Va Copolymer, Zeolite, Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Panthenol, Glycerin, Parfum, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-15/15 Allyl Ether Acetate, Acetyl Triethyl Citrate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Methoxycinnamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, EDTA, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
Dimethyl Ether
SolventAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Vp/Va Copolymer
Zeolite
AbsorbentSerica Powder
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenethyl Benzoate
Emollient
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylphenyl Methylpropional is a synthetic fragrance. You might know it as "lilial". The scent of this ingredient is floral-like and similar to the scent of lily flowers.
In March of 2022, the EU banned this ingredient in both rinse-off and leave-on products. This is because research found Butylphenyl Methylpropional to disrupt fertility in rats.
This ingredient is also a known EU allergen, meaning it is likely to cause an allergic reaction. Irritated skin can be damaging.
We always recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns or questions about this ingredient.
Learn more about Butylphenyl MethylpropionalGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWe don't have a description for Hydrofluorocarbon 152a yet.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum 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 ParfumVP/VA Copolymer is a synthetic polymer made by joining two smaller molecules (vinylpyrrolidone and vinyl acetate) into a larger chain.
It is mainly used as a film-former and fixing agent. When a product dries, it creates a thin and flexible layer on the skin, hair, or nails. This film helps hold hairstyles into place, adds a smooth feel to skin, and traps moisture to reduce dryness.
Irritation is rare at normal concentrations and it doesn't penetrate deeply into skin.
Learn more about Vp/Va CopolymerWe don't have a description for Zeolite yet.
