What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyisobutene
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientStearalkonium Bentonite
Gel FormingPropylene Carbonate
SolventMica
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Propylene Carbonate, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, CI 15850, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Lecithin
Emollient
Acrylic Acid/Acrylamidomethyl Propane Sulfonic Acid Copolymer
Parfum
Masking
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Water, Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Pvp, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Propanediol, Diisopropyl Adipate, Disodium EDTA, Niacinamide, Lecithin, Acrylic Acid/Acrylamidomethyl Propane Sulfonic Acid Copolymer, Parfum, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xanthan Gum, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
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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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
