What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
Astringent
Viola Odorata Oil
Masking
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningCitronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil, Viola Odorata Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Beta-Carotene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene, Eugenol, Farnesol
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
Emollient
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Carica Papaya Seed Oil
Humectant
Actinidia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil
Skin Protecting
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Silybum Marianum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cinnamomum Camphora Leaf Extract
MaskingBoswellia Carterii Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Jasminum Officinale Oil
Masking
Abies Sibirica Oil
Masking
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract
HumectantPinus Densiflora Extract
Antioxidant
Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialLinalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Squalane, Carica Papaya Seed Oil, Actinidia Chinensis Seed Oil, Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Silybum Marianum Seed Oil, Cinnamomum Camphora Leaf Extract, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Extract, Tocopherol, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Abies Sibirica Oil, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract, Pinus Densiflora Extract, Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Farnesol, Benzyl Alcohol, Citral, Eugenol, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolEugenol is naturally found in cloves, basil, and bay leaves. It is an aromatic oil used to add fragrance to a product. The scent of eugenol is described as "clove-like". Eugenol is a known EU allergen, meaning it causes contact allergies.
Studies show eugenol possesses antibacterial and antioxidant properties.
Besides cosmetics, eugenol is also added as a flavor in teas and cakes.
Learn more about EugenolFarnesol is a compound extracted from essential oils such as lemongrass, rose, and more. It is used as a fragrance in products to help boost floral scents.
Farnesol is a known EU allergen and causes contact dermatitis.
This ingredient is hydrophobic, meaning it is not soluble in water.
Learn more about FarnesolGeraniol 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 GeraniolLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolOenothera Biennis Oil is the fixed oil derived from the seeds of the Evening Primrose.
Evening primrose oil is rich in fatty acids. These fatty acids include linoleic (60-85%), oleic (5-12%), palmitic (4-10%), and stearic (2-4%).
The fatty acid composition makes it a great ingredient for soothing and moisturizing skin. However, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.
Further research is needed on the role of evening primrose in treating eczema.
Evening primrose is native to North America.
Learn more about Oenothera Biennis OilRosa Damascena Flower Oil is an essential oil made from the Damask Rose. It is often used as a fragrance in cosmetics.
Rose Oil has antibacterial and antioxidant properties due to its terpene, glycoside, flavonoid, anthocyanin, and Vitamin C content.
Other major parts of Rose Oil include citronellol and geraniol. Both of these are known EU allergens and cause contact-allergies.
The downsides of this ingredient outweight the positives.
Learn more about Rosa Damascena Flower OilTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about Tocopherol
