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Water
Skin ConditioningOlive Oil PEG-8 Esters
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Bromelain
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningMyrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Papain
Skin ConditioningPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Cetylpyridinium Chloride
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract
TonicCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Olive Oil PEG-8 Esters, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Bromelain, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Papain, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Cetylpyridinium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citral, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Methylpropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Poloxamer 184
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Abies Alba Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentStomach Extract
HumectantPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Hydrolyzed Carrot Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Sesame Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Skin Conditioning
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCetylpyridinium Chloride
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Eucalyptus Dives Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Olea Europaea Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Poloxamer 184, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Abies Alba Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Stomach Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Hydrolyzed Carrot Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Sesame Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Hexylene Glycol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetylpyridinium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Citric Acid, Eucalyptus Dives Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Olea Europaea Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolWe don't have a description for Cetylpyridinium Chloride yet.
Citric 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 AcidThis ingredient is also known as lime essential oil or key lime essential oil.
Like other citrus extracts and oils, this ingredient contains furanocoumarins that can cause phototoxicity.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is the oil from the bergamot orange and is primarily used as a fragrance. It has a "fresh" and "bright orange" scent.
The main aroma compounds found in this ingredient are limonene (~27-52%), linalool (~2-22%), and linalyl acetate (~27-40%). These are known EU fragrance allergens.
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.
When used topically, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is a photosensitizer due to the furanocoumarin content. Furanocoumarins absorb UV-A and cause phytophotodermatitis; this can look like redness, blistering, and lasting brown pigmentation on sun-exposed skin.
Due to this, this ingredient is capped at 0.4% in leave-on products applied to sun exposed skin.
Many modern formulas used a "furanocoumarin-free" version that sidesteps the phototoxicity issue, but still contains the fragrance allergens.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil is oil from the peel of an orange fruit.
Limonene and linalool make up the majority of oils from citrus peels. Limonene has a "citrus" fragrance. Citrus peels also contain flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties.
Citrus peel is also a rich source of flavonoids. Flavonoids are natural antioxidants and help protect your skin against damage. Flavonoids are a group of compounds naturally found in vegetables and fruits.
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 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCitrus Limon Peel Oil is created from the peels of the lemon. It is used to add a lemon-scent to products. Lemon peel oil also has antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. However, it may also cause phototoxicity and sensitize skin.
Lemon peel oil contains limonene, a skin sensitizing ingredient. Another component is furanocoumarin, which induces phototoxicity in skin.
Furanocoumarins bind and destabilize your DNA to increase the rate of sunburn.
Most reputable companies will remove furanocoumarins from their formulations.
Learn more about Citrus Limon Peel OilWe don't have a description for Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate yet.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.
It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.
The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.
The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.
Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.
One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).
This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.
On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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