What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
AntioxidantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantLecithin
EmollientOryza Sativa Bran Oil
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingPullulan
Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
MaskingEpilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningNannochloropsis Oculata Extract
HumectantPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin ConditioningTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
AntioxidantBackhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract
AstringentCodonopsis Lanceolata Extract
AntioxidantCitrus Glauca Fruit Extract
HumectantDavidsonia Jerseyana Fruit Extract
AntioxidantDipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil
MaskingLactic Acid
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzoic Acid
MaskingSorbic Acid
PreservativeSodium Metabisulfite
AntioxidantWater, Glycerin, Panthenol, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lecithin, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Pullulan, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Codonopsis Lanceolata Extract, Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract, Davidsonia Jerseyana Fruit Extract, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil, Lactic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite
Cyclopentasiloxane
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantUbiquinone
AntioxidantHydroxytyrosol
BleachingPinus Pinaster Bark/Bud Extract
AntimicrobialGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantGlycerin
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningBrassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantifolia Oil
CleansingVanillin
MaskingCedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
MaskingHeliotropine
MaskingSilica
AbrasiveWater
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
CleansingCitric Acid
BufferingCyclopentasiloxane, Isopropyl Myristate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ascorbic Acid, Ubiquinone, Hydroxytyrosol, Pinus Pinaster Bark/Bud Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Beta-Carotene, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Vanillin, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Heliotropine, Silica, Water, Stearic Acid, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citrus 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 OilGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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