What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
PCA
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingSerine
Masking
Valine
MaskingThreonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Histidine
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Lactate
BufferingIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientHydroxypropylgluconamide
HumectantHydroxypropylammonium Gluconate
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientSilicone Quaternium-16
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningUndeceth-11
EmollientButyloctanol
HumectantSodium PCA
Humectant
Undeceth-5
EmulsifyingAspartic Acid
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Palmitate, Parfum, Ceramide NP, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Arginine, PCA, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Threonine, Proline, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Histidine, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Lactate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Butylene Glycol, Isododecane, Silicone Quaternium-16, Ethylhexylglycerin, Undeceth-11, Butyloctanol, Sodium PCA, Undeceth-5, Aspartic Acid, Citric Acid, Aminomethyl Propanol, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Coumarin, Benzyl Alcohol, Citral, Farnesol, Citronellol, Geraniol
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzyl Acetate
Masking
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Abies Balsamea Needle Oil
Masking
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Alpha-Terpinene
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
Masking
Mentha Citrata Herb Oil
Perfuming
Eugenia Caryophyllus Oil
Michelia Alba Leaf Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil
Masking
Alpha-Ionone
Perfuming
Evernia Prunastri Extract
Perfuming
Anisaldehyde
Masking
Cistus Ladaniferus Resin
MaskingMenthol
Masking
Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil
Masking
Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract
Masking
Nerol
Perfuming
Benzaldehyde
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
Humectant
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Eugenol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Acetate, Linalyl Acetate, Citronellol, Abies Balsamea Needle Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Alpha-Terpinene, Amyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Mentha Citrata Herb Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Oil, Michelia Alba Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil, Alpha-Ionone, Evernia Prunastri Extract, Anisaldehyde, Cistus Ladaniferus Resin, Menthol, Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil, Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract, Nerol, Benzaldehyde, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Honey Extract, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Citric Acid, Eugenol, 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.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCitric 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 AcidCitronellol 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 CitronellolLimonene 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 LinaloolWater. 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
