What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Squalane
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol
Skin ConditioningCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Isopropyl Isostearate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Squalane, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Adenosine, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Parfum
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.
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