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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMipa-Laureth Sulfate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingSulfated Castor Oil
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingCymbopogon Martini Oil
MaskingRosa Damascena Extract
MaskingGeraniol
PerfumingCitric Acid
BufferingCitral
PerfumingFicus Carica Bud Extract
Skin ConditioningGossypium Herbaceum Extract
Skin ConditioningLinum Usitatissimum Hull Extract
Skin ConditioningCitronellol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingFarnesol
PerfumingEugenol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingWater, Mipa-Laureth Sulfate, Decyl Glucoside, Sulfated Castor Oil, Glycerin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Rosa Damascena Extract, Geraniol, Citric Acid, Citral, Ficus Carica Bud Extract, Gossypium Herbaceum Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Hull Extract, Citronellol, Linalool, Farnesol, Eugenol, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientJojoba Oil/Wax Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
Propanediol
SolventOpuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
EmollientNigella Sativa Seed Oil
EmollientDecyl Glucoside
CleansingHydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
EmulsifyingGlycol Distearate
EmollientCapryl/Capramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
MaskingSodium Chloride
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Hexanediol
SolventHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantCellulose
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGellan Gum
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium Rutinyl Disulfate
AntioxidantHordeum Distichon Extract
Skin ProtectingCitric Acid
BufferingCitral
PerfumingFarnesol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
MaskingSodium Benzoate
MaskingWater, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Jojoba Oil/Wax Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Propanediol, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Decyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Glycol Distearate, Capryl/Capramidopropyl Betaine, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cellulose, Xanthan Gum, Gellan Gum, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Disodium Rutinyl Disulfate, Hordeum Distichon Extract, Citric Acid, Citral, Farnesol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Sodium Benzoate
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 CitralCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDecyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant and emulsion stabilizer. It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away. As an emulsion stabilizer, it stabilizes the ingredients in a product by preventing them from separating.
This ingredient is biodegradable and non-toxic. This ingredient is commonly found in baby shampoos.
Decyl Glucoside is sometimes used to stabilize the UV filter Tinosorb.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideFarnesol 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 GeraniolThis ingredient is derived from guar gum.
It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
Limonene 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 LinaloolChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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