What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Alcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCitric Acid
BufferingCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientEmblica Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingCitrus Reticulata Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
AntioxidantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingRubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEpilobium Fleischeri Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningAdenosine Phosphate
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingAcetyl Carnitine Hcl
Skin ConditioningCreatine
Skin ConditioningPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningGlucosamine Hcl
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Nicotinate
AntioxidantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantMalt Extract
Skin ProtectingYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningPanicum Miliaceum Seed Oil
EmollientHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingHydroxypropylcellulose
EmulsifyingSimethicone
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
MaskingFarnesol
PerfumingEugenol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGeraniol
PerfumingIsoeugenol
PerfumingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeAlcohol Denat., Water, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Epilobium Fleischeri Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Adenosine Phosphate, Arginine, Acetyl Carnitine Hcl, Creatine, Pyridoxine Hcl, Glucosamine Hcl, Caffeine, Tocopheryl Nicotinate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Malt Extract, Yeast Extract, Panicum Miliaceum Seed Oil, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Butylene Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Simethicone, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Farnesol, Eugenol, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Citral, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol, Isoeugenol, Phenoxyethanol
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientEthyl Oleate
EmollientPunica Granatum Seed Oil
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingUndecane
EmollientEthylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate
EmollientSqualane
EmollientTridecane
PerfumingAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPelargonium Graveolens Oil
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantLecithin
EmollientRosa Damascena Flower Oil
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAlanyl Glutamine
HumectantArginine
MaskingBrassica Alba Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningLithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin ConditioningOligopeptide-177
Oligopeptide-6
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Ethyl Oleate, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Undecane, Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate, Squalane, Tridecane, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Tocopherol, Water, Glycerin, Lecithin, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Alanyl Glutamine, Arginine, Brassica Alba Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Oligopeptide-177, Oligopeptide-6, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Citral
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineCitral 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 CitralCitronellol 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 CitronellolGeraniol 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 GeraniolGlycerin 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 GlycerinLinalool 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 LinaloolSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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