What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Stearate
EmulsifyingCorylus Avellana Seed Oil
EmollientRosa Canina Seed Extract
EmollientCitrus Medica Peel Oil
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
EmollientHamamelis Virginiana Water
AstringentHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantCitrus Tangerina Peel Oil
MaskingSilica
AbrasiveMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprate
EmollientBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingSodium Dehydroacetate
PreservativeTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil
EmollientCitrus Nobilis Peel Oil
MaskingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
BufferingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientBenzoic Acid
MaskingBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLimonene
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingWater, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Corylus Avellana Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Seed Extract, Citrus Medica Peel Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Saccharide Isomerate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Tocopherol, Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil, Silica, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Glycine Soja Oil, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Caprate, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Cellulose Gum, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Benzoic Acid, Beta-Carotene, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Limonene, Citral, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventDimethicone
EmollientZea Mays Germ Oil
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Glucoside
AntioxidantTriethanolamine
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeGlyceryl Linoleate
EmollientPolyperfluoromethylisopropyl Ether
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylamide
Dimethiconol
EmollientGlyceryl Oleate
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Alcohol
EmollientC13-14 Isoparaffin
EmollientParfum
MaskingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientCaffeine
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCastanea Sativa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningBenzophenone-4
UV AbsorberMenthol
MaskingLimonene
PerfumingPEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLaureth-7
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Glyceryl Linolenate
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Juice
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Juice
Skin ConditioningLinalool
PerfumingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
MaskingCitral
PerfumingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclohexasiloxane, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Zea Mays Germ Oil, Panthenol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Linoleate, Polyperfluoromethylisopropyl Ether, Polyacrylamide, Dimethiconol, Glyceryl Oleate, Carbomer, Cetyl Alcohol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Parfum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glycine Soja Oil, Caffeine, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Castanea Sativa Seed Extract, Benzophenone-4, Menthol, Limonene, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Laureth-7, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Linolenate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Juice, Citrus Limon Juice, Linalool, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Citral, Potassium Sorbate, CI 42090, CI 14700
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.
The EU mandates Citral be listed separately as a fragrance. It is a known allergen and may cause contact dermatitis. Citral can also used as a masking ingredient.
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.
The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.
Learn more about CitralGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinGlycine Soja Oil comes from the soybean. Glycine Soja is native to eastern Asia.
Soybean oil is an emollient. It is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids including palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic acids.
As an emollient, the fatty acids in soybean oil helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. It does so by creating a film on top that traps moisture in.
Soybean oil is also rich in vitamin E, a potent antioxidant. Vitamin E is also anti-inflammatory and provides a soothing effect.
Studies show soy may help fade hyperpigmentation from UVB. It does so by disrupting the melanin process from UVB induced skin inflammation.
This ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne, safe.
Soybeans are rich in proteins and are part of the legume family. Foods made with soybeans include tofu, soymilk, edamame, miso, and soy sauce.
Learn more about Glycine Soja 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 LinaloolTocopherol (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 TocopherolWater. 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