What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Alcohol, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Parfum, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningDihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningPEG-8
HumectantAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Potassium Lactate
BufferingInositol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract
EmollientLinalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dihydroxyacetone, PEG-8, Alcohol Denat., Pentylene Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Metabisulfite, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Lactic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Lecithin, Parfum, Potassium Lactate, Inositol, Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Caramel, Maltodextrin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol, CI 14700
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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.
Citronellol 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 CitronellolDihydroxyacetone, or DHA, is the active ingredient in self-tanners.
It's a simply sugar that reacts with the free amino acids in your outermost layer of skin to produce brown-colored compounds called melanoidins.
DHA does not penetrate living skin cells, does not interact with melanocytes, and does not affect actualy melanin production.
There's a "safety controversy" that largely stems from misinterpreted studies:
Once concern is that DHA can generate unstable molecules that can damage cells (free radicals) when exposed to sunlight. This only happens in the outermost layer of dead skin cells and wearing SPF on top takes care of it.
The DNA damage claim comes from lab studies that doused living skin cells in much higher concentrations of DHA than you'd ever find in a self-tanner. That's not really a meaningful comparison to putting self-tanning lotion on your skin.
Regulatory bodies around the world, including the EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and the U.S. FDA consider it safe for use in cosmetics when applied topically (maximum 10%, and most self-tanners contain between 3-5%).
Learn more about DihydroxyacetoneGeraniol 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 GeraniolLinalool 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 LinaloolParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumSodium metabisulfite is also known as Sodium Pyrosulfite. It is a preservative, antioxidant, and disinfectant.
As a preservative, it helps stabilize cosmetic formulas without affecting their color or scent.
Water. 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!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
