What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialHamamelis Virginiana Water
AstringentGlycereth-26
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingCoceth-7
EmulsifyingTrideceth-9
EmulsifyingPPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether
EmulsifyingPEG-5 Ethylhexanoate
EmulsifyingSorbitol
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Salicylic Acid
MaskingOrmenis Multicaulis Oil
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingSalvia Officinalis Oil
MaskingBenzoic Acid
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingLinalool
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingWater, Alcohol Denat., Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Coceth-7, Trideceth-9, PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, PEG-5 Ethylhexanoate, Sorbitol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Sodium Citrate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Disodium EDTA, Salicylic Acid, Ormenis Multicaulis Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Benzoic Acid, Citric Acid, Linalool, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
CleansingOlive Oil PEG-7 Esters
EmollientSodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate
EmulsifyingCoco-Betaine
CleansingPotassium Lactate
BufferingPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingLactic Acid
BufferingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientRibes Nigrum Seed Oil
EmollientOrmenis Multicaulis Oil
MaskingChamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
MaskingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingCarum Petroselinum Seed Oil
MaskingMethylchloroisothiazolinone
PreservativeMethylisothiazolinone
PreservativeLinalool
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate, Coco-Betaine, Potassium Lactate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Citrate, Lactic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Ormenis Multicaulis Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Carum Petroselinum Seed Oil, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Linalool, Limonene
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is more commonly known as lavender essential oil. It is considered a fragrancing ingredient.
Lavender imparts a famous scent. While the smell is lovely, this ingredient and may sensitize skin in topical products. This is because about 85% of the oil is made up of linalool and linalyl acetate.
When exposed to air, these two compounds become strong allergens. This ingredient exhibits cytotoxicity at low concentrations; amounts of 0.25% have been shown to damage skin cells.
A study from Japan found this ingredient caused lavender sensitivity after widespread exposure.
Lavender essential oil has some antimicrobial, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. However, the cons of this ingredient may outweight the pros.
More research is needed to confirm lavender essential oil's effects when used in aromatherapy.
Lavandula Angustifolia is known as the English Lavender and famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.
Learn more about Lavandula Angustifolia OilLimonene 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 LinaloolOrmenis Multicaulis Oil is an oil.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateWater. 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 Water