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Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
EmollientMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningLinum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
PerfumingBorago Officinalis Seed Oil
EmollientPlankton Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingCorylus Avellana Seed Oil
EmollientOrbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientPunica Granatum Seed Oil
EmollientAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
EmollientRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin ProtectingTocopherol
AntioxidantCitrus Junos Peel Oil
AstringentCitrus Paradisi Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Reticulata Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
PerfumingParfum
MaskingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingSesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Persea Gratissima Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Plankton Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Corylus Avellana Seed Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Tocopherol, Citrus Junos Peel Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Geraniol
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
EmollientOryza Sativa Bran Oil
EmollientGossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningLimonene
PerfumingCitrus Paradisi Peel Oil
MaskingPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingJuniperus Virginiana Wood Oil
PerfumingPelargonium Graveolens Oil
MaskingJuniperus Communis Fruit Oil
MaskingCrithmum Maritimum Oil
Origanum Majorana Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil
MaskingCitronellol
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingSesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Limonene, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Wood Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil, Crithmum Maritimum Oil, Origanum Majorana Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil, Citronellol, Citral, Geraniol, Linalool
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 the molecule responsible for the fresh lemon scent in lemon, lime, and lemongrass. It is a fragrance ingredient that can be created from plant essential oils or synthetically.
Though Citral has documented antimicrobial activity against acne bacteria (which is where the marketing claims about it being good for acne-prone skin originate), real formulas use it at fragrance-level concentrations under 1% so there's likely no skin benefit.
You should know this ingredient is a known EU fragrance allergen.
Animal studies classifies this ingredient as a weak-to-moderate skin sensitizer and clinical patch testing on eczema patients confirmed it to be both a contact allergen and irritant.
The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.
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 CitralThis ingredient is also known as grapefruit peel oil. It is mainly used as a fragrance/perfuming ingredient and is made up of about 99-92% limonene.
Though in vitro or food science has shown this oil to be antibacterial, possess antioxidant activity, and be anti-inflammatory, there's very little research testing it directly on human skin or in cosmetics.
Limonene is a known skin sensitizer. Because grapefruit peel oil can contain furanocoumarins, this ingredient can also cause phototoxicity. It is possible to created furanocoumarin-free versions that are not phototoxic; it is best to reach out to the brand if you have questions about this ingredient in your cosmetics.
Learn more about Citrus Paradisi Peel OilGeraniol 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 LinaloolThis ingredient is also known as sweet almond oil. It is a lightweight, cold-pressed oil from the ripe seeds of the sweet almond tree.
Sweet almond oil is rich in skin-nourishing fatty acids such as oleic acid (55-86%) and linolenic acid (7-35%).
As an emollient, it softens and hydrates skin by forming a thin barrier that locks in moisture.
Clinical studies have found it to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing. The CIR Expert Panel has evaluated the available safety data and concluded it is safe for topical use.
Because of the oleic acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilSesame oil comes from sesame seeds. Sesame oil is rich in fatty acids and Vitamin E.
It has antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. The phenolic compounds of this ingredient (including vitamin E) give it these properties.
Unrefined sesame oil has a comedogenic rating of 3, while refined sesame oil has a rating of 1. This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
The fatty acids in sesame oil include linoleic acid (41%), oleic acid (39%), palmitic acid (8%), stearic acid (5%), and some small traces of others.
Learn more about Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil