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Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Triazone
UV AbsorberGlycerin
HumectantIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberCetyl Alcohol
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
SurfactantPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV FilterDecyl Glucoside
CleansingButylene Glycol
HumectantEnantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningOleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingZinc Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPropylene Glycol
HumectantLeptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
AbrasiveXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantParfum
MaskingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingLinalyl Acetate
MaskingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCitrus Aurantium Peel Oil
Citral
PerfumingIsoeugenyl Acetate
PerfumingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Panthenol, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Decyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Oleanolic Acid, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Zinc Gluconate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propylene Glycol, Leptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, CI 77891, Mica, Tin Oxide, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalyl Acetate, Limonene, Linalool, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Citral, Isoeugenyl Acetate, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningLauryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Coco-Sulfate
CleansingPeat Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Flower Extract
AstringentRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentBromelain
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
BufferingCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeMethylpropanediol
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Benzoate
MaskingBenzoic Acid
Masking
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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 ParfumPropylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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