Ingredient
Fragrance
Low concern
Not a red flag on its own. Pay attention if it shows up often.
What it is
An umbrella word. Dozens of scent chemicals can hide here.
Why it’s used
Sells the bottle. Does not clean, moisturise, or protect.
What to know
Leave-on fragrance is the issue — lotion, deodorant, sunscreen. A scented soap is less of a story.
Who should skip
Sensitive skin, pregnancy, children, anyone who asked us to flag perfume.
A gentler swap
Unscented. It is a feature.
You’ll see it in
Almost every ‘fresh’ bottle in the beauty aisle.
- Extra care for children
Found in
- CoverGirl Lash Blast Volume10
- Pantene Repair & Protect Shampoo24
- Nivea Creme24
- Colgate Total24
- Mrs Meyer's Multi-Surface Cleaner Lemon Verbena24
- Johnson's Baby Lotion24
- e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter24
- Maybelline Great Lash Mascara24
- Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Blush24
- Crest 3D White Toothpaste24
- Mrs Meyer's Clean Day Basil Dish Soap24
- Marvis Whitening Mint24