Overview
What it is
Fragrance with 29 ingredients
Cool Features
It is vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe
Free From
It doesn't contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
Fun facts
Phlur is from United States.
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Ingredients List
Dive into the full list of ingredients.
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningHeliotropine
Masking
Methylenedioxyphenyl Methylpropanal
Perfuming
Ethylene Brassylate
MaskingCitrus Species Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Tetrahydro-Methyl-Propyl-Pyran-4-Olacetate
Perfuming
Pentamethylcyclopent-3-Ene-Butanol
Perfuming
Methylcyclopentadecenone
MaskingEthyl Vanillin
MaskingVanillin
Masking
Dimethylbenzyl Carbinol
Perfuming
Ethyl Linalool
Masking
Carvyl Acetate
Cis-3-Hexenyl Salicylate
Perfuming
P-Menthan-7-Ol
Masking
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Dodecahydro-Tetramethylnaphthofuran
Perfuming
Pentadecalactone
Masking
5,5,6-Trimethylbicyclohept-2-Ylcyclohexanol
Perfuming
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Citronellyl Acetate
MaskingBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Alcohol Denat., Parfum, Water, Heliotropine, Methylenedioxyphenyl Methylpropanal, Ethylene Brassylate, Citrus Species Peel Oil Expressed, Linalyl Acetate, Tetrahydro-Methyl-Propyl-Pyran-4-Olacetate, Pentamethylcyclopent-3-Ene-Butanol, Methylcyclopentadecenone, Ethyl Vanillin, Vanillin, Dimethylbenzyl Carbinol, Ethyl Linalool, Carvyl Acetate, Cis-3-Hexenyl Salicylate, P-Menthan-7-Ol, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Dodecahydro-Tetramethylnaphthofuran, Pentadecalactone, 5,5,6-Trimethylbicyclohept-2-Ylcyclohexanol, Dipropylene Glycol, Isopropyl Myristate, Citronellyl Acetate, Benzyl Salicylate, Coumarin, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Ingredients Explained
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.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 ParfumWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterHeliotropine is a fragrance.
Methylenedioxyphenyl Methylpropanal is a fragrance.
We don't have a description for Ethylene Brassylate yet.
Citrus Species Peel Oil Expressed is a fragrance and is an oil.
Linalyl Acetate can cause irritation.
Tetrahydro-Methyl-Propyl-Pyran-4-Olacetate is a fragrance.
Pentamethylcyclopent-3-Ene-Butanol is a fragrance.
We don't have a description for Methylcyclopentadecenone yet.
We don't have a description for Ethyl Vanillin yet.
Vanillin is the main compound of the vanilla bean. It is naturally occuring but can also be artificially created.
This ingredient exhibits antioxidant properties but is also a known skin-irritant.
Vanillism is the term of contact-dermatitis associated with the vanilla plant. The sap of the vanilla plant triggers skin irritation, swelling, and redness.
Learn more about VanillinDimethylbenzyl Carbinol is a fragrance.
Ethyl Linalool is a fragrance.
We don't have a description for Carvyl Acetate yet.
Cis-3-Hexenyl Salicylate is a fragrance.
P-Menthan-7-Ol is a fragrance.
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes is a fragrance. It can cause irritation.
Dodecahydro-Tetramethylnaphthofuran is a fragrance.
Pentadecalactone is a fragrance.
5,5,6-Trimethylbicyclohept-2-Ylcyclohexanol is a fragrance.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolIsopropyl Myristate is an emollient, thickening agent, and texture enhancer. It is created from isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid.
It is used to help other ingredients be better absorbed. It is also an emollient and may help soften and hydrate the skin.
The comedogenic rating of this ingredient depends on the concentration. Lower amounts results in a lower rating.
Isopropyl Myristate may not be fungal acne safe. It can potentially worsen acne prone skin.
Learn more about Isopropyl MyristateWe don't have a description for Citronellyl Acetate yet.
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 SalicylateCoumarins are a group of substances found naturally in plants. There are over 1300 types of coumarins identified. It has a natural vanilla scent.
Coumarin is an identified EU known allergy, meaning it may cause an allergic reaction when applied to the skin.
In many countries, coumarin is banned as a food additive. However, it can be found in soaps, tobacco products, and some alcohol drinks.
Plants use coumarins as a chemical defense. Some plants that have coumarins include lavender, tonka beans, and yellow clovers.
Learn more about CoumarinGeraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolHydroxycitronellal is a fragrance created from citronellal. The smell of hydroxycitronellal is often described as "citrus-like" or "melon-like".
Hydroxycitronellal is a known EU allergen and may cause irritation when applied to the skin.
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