Fragrance

Fragrance ingredients give a product its scent and can make a routine more pleasant to use. In skincare for sensitive or reactive skin, fragrance is often kept to a minimum, since it is a more common trigger for irritation.

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2-Methoxyphenol/2,2-Dimethyl-3-Methylenebicyclo-Heptane Hydrogenated

2-METHOXYPHENOL/2,2-DIMETHYL-3-METHYLENEBICYCLO-HEPTANE HYDROGENATED

A fragrance component used primarily for scent in skincare formulations

2-Methyl-2-Butenol

2-METHYL-2-BUTENOL

A volatile fragrance compound that contributes scent to skincare formulations

2-Pentanol

2-PENTANOL

A solvent and fragrance component used to enhance product texture and scent

2-Tert-Butyl-4-Methylcyclohexanol

2-TERT-BUTYL-4-METHYLCYCLOHEXANOL

A fragrance component that adds sensory character to skincare formulations

3-Carene

3-CARENE

A fragrance component derived from pine and other plants, used primarily for scent

3,5-Dimethylcyclohexylmethyl Acetate

3,5-DIMETHYLCYCLOHEXYLMETHYL ACETATE

A synthetic fragrance compound used to add scent to skincare formulations

4-Terpineol

4-TERPINEOL

A naturally derived fragrance component with emerging purifying properties

4-Thujanol

4-THUJANOL

A naturally-derived fragrance compound that adds aromatic character to skincare formulations

Alanine

An amino acid, one of the building blocks for the creation of protein | Occurs naturally in the human body

Allylanisole

ALLYLANISOLE

A fragrance component that adds aroma to skincare formulations

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds scent and conditioning properties to skincare formulations

Ammonium Glycyrrhizate

Compound isolated from licorice plants | Used as a soothing, skin-conditioning agent in personal care products

Amyl Cinnamal

AMYL CINNAMAL

A synthetic fragrance component used to add scent to skincare formulations

Anise Alcohol

ANISE ALCOHOL

A fragrance ingredient that adds aromatic character to skincare products

Arnica

Arnica Montana Flower Extract

Traditional botanical extract known for soothing bruised or irritated skin

Asparagine

Type of amino acid | Acts as a water-binding agent

Aspartic Acid

An amino acid that helps build collagen | Has light hydrating properties

Benzaldehyde

BENZALDEHYDE

A fragrance component and denaturant used sparingly in skincare formulations

Benzyl Cinnamate

BENZYL CINNAMATE

A fragrance compound used primarily for scent in skincare formulations

Beta-Hydroxyphenethyl Acetate

BETA-HYDROXYPHENETHYL ACETATE

A fragrance component that adds scent to skincare formulations

Butyl Butyrate

BUTYL BUTYRATE

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds scent to skincare formulations

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL

A synthetic fragrance ingredient used to add scent to skincare formulations

C12-18 Fatty Acids Methyl Esters

C12-18 FATTY ACIDS METHYL ESTERS

Plant-derived fragrance component that adds scent to skincare formulations

Calendula Officinalis Flower Water

CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER WATER

A floral water derived from calendula flowers, primarily used for fragrance and sensory appeal

Cananga Odorata Macrophylla Flower Extract

CANANGA ODORATA MACROPHYLLA FLOWER EXTRACT

A floral extract primarily used for fragrance in skincare formulations

Carum Carvi Seed Oil

CARUM CARVI SEED OIL

A fragrant seed oil traditionally used in skincare formulations for sensory appeal

Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil

CEDRUS ATLANTICA BARK OIL

A cedarwood-derived oil traditionally used for fragrance and skin conditioning

Chrysanthal

CHRYSANTHAL

A fragrance compound that adds sensory appeal to skincare formulations

Cinnamomum Camphora Linalooliferum Wood Oil

CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA LINALOOLIFERUM WOOD OIL

A fragrant wood oil traditionally used in skincare formulations for sensory appeal

Cinnamyl Alcohol

CINNAMYL ALCOHOL

A fragrance compound with a long safety history in cosmetics

Citral Ethyleneglycol Cyclic Acetal

CITRAL ETHYLENEGLYCOL CYCLIC ACETAL

A synthetic fragrance component that adds scent to skincare formulations

Citrus Grandis Peel Oil

Grapefruit essential oil with clarifying and uplifting properties

Cold-Pressed Safflower Oil

Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil

High-linoleic oil for acne-prone and oily skin

Commiphora Myrrha Extract

Has purifying properties

Crotonic Acid

CROTONIC ACID

A crotonic acid derivative with purifying properties, primarily used in clinical settings

Daucus Carota Fruit Oil

DAUCUS CAROTA FRUIT OIL

A fragrant oil derived from carrot seeds, primarily used to add scent to skincare formulations

Delta-Damascone

DELTA-DAMASCONE

A fragrance compound that adds scent and masking properties to skincare formulations

Dimethylhydroquinone

DIMETHYLHYDROQUINONE

A fragrance component with potential antioxidant properties in skincare formulations

Dipteryx Odorata Bean Extract

DIPTERYX ODORATA BEAN EXTRACT

A natural fragrance ingredient derived from tonka bean with sensory masking properties

Ethyl Butyrate

ETHYL BUTYRATE

A fragrant compound used primarily to enhance the scent profile of skincare formulations

Ethyl Dimethyl-Methylenecyclohexenecarboxylate

ETHYL DIMETHYL-METHYLENECYCLOHEXENECARBOXYLATE

A synthetic fragrance component used to add scent to skincare formulations

Ethyl Formate

ETHYL FORMATE

A volatile fragrance component that adds scent to skincare formulations

Ethyl Heptanoate

ETHYL HEPTANOATE

A naturally-derived fragrance compound that adds scent to skincare formulations

Ethyl Hexanoate

ETHYL HEXANOATE

A fragrance ingredient that adds scent to skincare formulations

Ethyl Hydroxypyrone

ETHYL HYDROXYPYRONE

A fragrance component used primarily to mask odour or add scent to skincare formulations

Ethyl Linalool

ETHYL LINALOOL

A fragrance ingredient that adds scent to skincare formulations

Ethyl Propionate

ETHYL PROPIONATE

A synthetic fragrance compound used to add scent to skincare formulations

Ethyl Valerate

ETHYL VALERATE

A naturally derived fragrance compound that adds subtle scent to skincare formulations

Evernia Prunastri Extract

EVERNIA PRUNASTRI EXTRACT

A lichen-derived fragrance ingredient with potential for photoirritant reactions

Farnesol

Farnesyl Acetate

Used primarily for fragrance Organic compound found in many plants

Gamma-Octalactone

GAMMA-OCTALACTONE

A naturally derived fragrance component that adds scent to skincare formulations

Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Oil

GAULTHERIA PROCUMBENS LEAF OIL

A fragrant plant oil commonly used to add scent and masking notes to skincare products

Geranium Macrorrhizum Herb Oil

GERANIUM MACRORRHIZUM HERB OIL

A fragrant plant oil derived from geranium herb, primarily used for scent

Grapefruit Peel Oil

Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil

Energising citrus oil for clarifying skin

Heptanoic Acid

HEPTANOIC ACID

A short-chain carboxylic acid used primarily as a fragrance component in skincare

Hexamethylindanopyran

HEXAMETHYLINDANOPYRAN

A synthetic fragrance compound used primarily for scent masking in skincare formulations

Hexyl Cinnamal

HEXYL CINNAMAL

A synthetic fragrance compound used to add scent to skincare formulations

Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde

HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE

A synthetic fragrance ingredient used primarily for scent in skincare formulations

Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Oil

ILEX PARAGUARIENSIS LEAF OIL

A fragrant botanical oil derived from South American holly leaves

Iritone

IRITONE

A fragrance component used to add scent to skincare formulations

Isobutyl Butyrate

ISOBUTYL BUTYRATE

A volatile ester used primarily to deliver fragrance in skincare formulations

Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract

JASMINUM OFFICINALE FLOWER EXTRACT

A fragrant botanical extract traditionally used in skincare for sensory appeal

Lavandula Oil/Extract

LAVANDULA OIL/EXTRACT

A fragrant botanical extract with traditional use in skincare formulations

Leptospermum Petersonii Oil

LEPTOSPERMUM PETERSONII OIL

A fragrant Australian essential oil primarily used for its aromatic properties in skincare

Linseed Extract

Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract

Omega-rich flaxseed extract for skin barrier support

Mentha Piperita

Peppermint for cooling and invigorating effects

Methyl 2-Octynoate

METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE

A synthetic fragrance component used primarily for scent in skincare formulations

Methyl Anthranilate

METHYL ANTHRANILATE

A naturally derived compound used primarily to mask fragrance in skincare formulations

Methyl Dihydroxy-Dimethylbenzoate

METHYL DIHYDROXY-DIMETHYLBENZOATE

A fragrance component used to enhance the sensory experience of skincare formulations

Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide

METHYL DIISOPROPYL PROPIONAMIDE

A fragrance compound that masks odours in skincare formulations

Methyl Hydroxyphenylbutylaminobenzoate

METHYL HYDROXYPHENYLBUTYLAMINOBENZOATE

A fragrance ingredient used to add scent to skincare formulations

Methyldihydrojasmonate

METHYLDIHYDROJASMONATE

A fragrance ingredient with emerging research into cellular benefits

Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract

Tepezcohuite

Amazonian tree bark for skin regeneration

Myroxylon Balsamum Pereirae Balsam Oil

MYROXYLON BALSAMUM PEREIRAE BALSAM OIL

A fragrant plant oil primarily used to scent skincare formulations

Myrtenal

MYRTENAL

A plant-derived fragrance compound with emerging research into cellular mechanisms

Narcissus Extract

NARCISSUS EXTRACT

A fragrant botanical extract derived from narcissus bulbs, primarily used for scent in skincare formulations

Nasturtium Officinale Flower Oil

NASTURTIUM OFFICINALE FLOWER OIL

A botanical fragrance derived from nasturtium flowers with potential antioxidant properties

Nerolidol

NEROLIDOL

A naturally derived fragrance compound with emerging research into purifying properties

Octisalate

octyl salicylate

Also known as octyl salicylate, this oil-soluble organic

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Emollient plant oil | Beneficial for dry skin

Olea Europaea Leaf Extract

Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Concentrated olive active fraction for skin repair

Olive Fruit Oil

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Mediterranean staple rich in squalene and antioxidants

P-Anisic Acid

P-ANISIC ACID

A masking ingredient derived from aniseed with potential antioxidant properties

Pelargonium Crispum Leaf Oil

PELARGONIUM CRISPUM LEAF OIL

A fragrant leaf oil used primarily to add scent to skincare formulations

Pelargonium Graveolens Cera

PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS CERA

A plant-derived wax used primarily to mask fragrance in skincare formulations

Pelargonium Roseum Leaf Oil

PELARGONIUM ROSEUM LEAF OIL

A fragrant botanical oil derived from geranium leaves, primarily used for scent in skincare formulations

Petroselinum Crispum Seed Extract

PETROSELINUM CRISPUM SEED EXTRACT

A herbal extract primarily used to add subtle fragrance and masking notes to skincare formulations

Phenethyl Alcohol

A colourless liquid used in small amounts as a so-called masking ingredient | Also functions as a preservative to keep formulas fresh and free of microbes

Phenylacetaldehyde Ethyleneglycol Cyclic Acetal

PHENYLACETALDEHYDE ETHYLENEGLYCOL CYCLIC ACETAL

A fragrance compound that adds scent to skincare formulations

Phenylalanine

Amino Acids

Phenylalanine is what is termed as an essential amino acid,

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