Are you sensitive to fragrances and odors? Do you prefer your creams, lotions, and soaps to have no scent? You are not alone. I am one who prefers no-scent beauty products or lightly scented with natural fragrances like essential oils.

More and more beauty industry brands are catering to women who prefer moisturizers, creams, and even makeup that contain no aroma.

Read FRAGRANCE-FREE MAKEUP BRANDS FOR WOMEN OVER 50.

1. Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+™ – Silky smooth moisturizer great for dry or very dry skin.
2. Nécessaire – The Shampoo – Fragrance-free shampoo for dry or thinning hair.
3. The Ordinary Hydrating Serum – Fragrance-free serum for extra dry skin.
4. Nécessaire – The Body Bar – Fragrance-free soap bar that exfoliates the skin.
5. Anthelios Melt-In Milk Body and Face Sunscreen SPF 60 from LaRoche-Posay – Oil-free, fragrance-free sunscreen.
6. Cetaphil Healthy Radiance Whipped Day Cream SPF 30 – Lightweight and fragrance-free cream.
7. Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes from Neutrogena – Fragrance-free makeup remover towelettes.
8. Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 MAX Night Hydrating Moisturizer – Fragrance-free retinol night cream helps fight fine lines.
9. Neutrogena Hydro Boost+ Caffeine Eye Gel Cream – Fragrance-free eye gel containing caffeine to help reduce puffiness.
10. KRISTIN ESS HAIR Shine Enhancing Conditioner

Advantages of Fragrance-Free Beauty Products

The only reason to add fragrance to a beauty product is to provide a sensory or aromatherapy experience. Scents don’t add any nutrients or ingredients to the product that can affect the skin in a beneficial way.

The reason they add fragrances to products is to make the product more enticing for some. In doing so, multiple chemicals and additives are mixed into the product. If you’re like me, you like to be wary of what you use on your skin.

Also, fragrances in beauty products are not regulated – meaning that companies don’t need to be completely transparent about the ingredients used to create the scent. They can simply put the word Fragrance on their label without listing what it consists of.

An advantage to fragrance-free lotions, shampoos, and soaps is that they won’t interfere with the scent of your perfume.

Perfumes and strong synthetic fragrances can even trigger headaches or migraines in some people. Also, it has been noted that we can grow to become intolerant to certain smells as we age.

The Difference Between Unscented and Fragrance-Free

It’s important to know the difference between fragrance-free beauty products and unscented products. We may tend to believe that they mean the same thing, but they don’t. This is especially crucial to know for someone who has a reaction or an allergy to perfumes.

Unscented

When a product claims that it is unscented it simply means that the product is odorless. But that does not mean that it is necessarily completely free of fragrances. Components like neutralizers may be used to counteract or mask the scent of other ingredients in order to provide a scent-free product.

Fragrance-Free

Fragrance-free on the other hand means that the product is completely free of any perfume or added aroma.

Best Fragrance-Free Beauty Products for Women Over 50

We’ve put together a list of products in a variety of categories, from shampoo to sunblock. They are all fragrance-free and have garnered top reviews.

Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+™

Clinique creates exclusively fragrance-free products (and has for decades). The silky, fragrance-free dermatologist-developed formula helps strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier. It is infused with a blend of barley, sunflower, and cucumber and is great for dry or very dry skin.

Nécessaire – The Shampoo

This fragrance-free, clinically tested, balancing shampoo helps remove scalp build-up and hydrates your hair. It contains Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, and Panthenol. It’s good for dry or thinning hair and itchy scalp.

The Ordinary Hydrating Serum

Another brand that provides fragrance-free products is The Ordinary. This serum contains Hyaluronic Acid 2% and vitamin B5. These ingredients help hydrate and plump the skin.

Nécessaire – The Body Bar

This new fragrance-free soap bar from Nécessaire exfoliates the skin and helps to remove rough, dry patches, and release ingrown hairs. It includes 2% Physical Exfoliant, 5 Ceramides, and Niacinamide.

Anthelios Melt-In Milk Body and Face Sunscreen SPF 60 from LaRoche-Posay

This La Roche-Posay fragrance-free sunscreen is my go-to sunscreen for my face. It is silky and has a milky consistency that absorbs quickly. The SPF 60 sunscreen is an oil-free lotion with antioxidant protection that leaves the skin feeling hydrated and smooth.

Cetaphil Healthy Radiance Whipped Day Cream SPF 30

The Cetaphil brand is a favorite among mature women. This cream diminishes the appearance of dark spots and improves skin tone and contains SPF30. Cetaphil Healthy Radiance Whipped Day Cream is lightweight, easy to apply, and ultra-hydrating.

Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes from Neutrogena

Not all Neutrogena products are fragrance-free, but these makeup remover towelettes are. They remove even waterproof mascara and are made with 100% plant-based fibers. They leave the skin feeling thoroughly clean with no heavy residue.

Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 MAX Night Hydrating Moisturizer

The Olay brand is a trusted brand that offers great products for women of all ages. This night cream is formulated with a retinoid complex that helps smooth the skin and minimizes fine lines.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost+ Caffeine Eye Gel Cream

This fragrance-free eye cream from Neutrogena moisturizes and reduces the look of dark circles, fine lines, and puffiness. Hydro Boost+ Caffeine Eye Gel Cream contains peptide complex, hyaluronic acid, and caffeine to improve the look of skin around the eyes.

KRISTIN ESS HAIR Shine Enhancing Conditioner

This fragrance-free conditioner from Kristin Ess moisturizes dry, damaged hair and enhances shine.

Let’s Have a Conversation:

Do you use fragrance-free beauty products? Which are your favorite fragrance-free products? Do you have a favorite fragrance-free brand? Tell us about it in the comments below.