What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-37
Vp/Dmapa Acrylates Copolymer
Cyclopentasiloxane
EmollientPolyquaternium-11
Parfum
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientDisodium EDTA
PEG-4 Dilaurate
EmulsifyingPEG-4 Laurate
EmulsifyingSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialVp/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Copolymer
Benzalkonium Chloride
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningIodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
PreservativePEG-4
HumectantSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningChitosan
Bacopa Monnieri Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCitric Acid
BufferingTocopherol
AntioxidantAmyl Cinnamal
PerfumingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingWater, Polyquaternium-37, Vp/Dmapa Acrylates Copolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyquaternium-11, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Disodium EDTA, PEG-4 Dilaurate, PEG-4 Laurate, Sorbitan Oleate, Alcohol Denat., Vp/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Copolymer, Benzalkonium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, PEG-4, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Chitosan, Bacopa Monnieri Extract, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
CleansingDimethiconol
EmollientCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePotassium Chloride
Glycol Distearate
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
MaskingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
AbrasiveHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingTea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
CleansingAmodimethicone
Laureth-23
CleansingCitric Acid
BufferingHoney
HumectantRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialDisodium EDTA
PEG-45m
HumectantSodium Benzoate
MaskingCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingMagnesium Nitrate
Silica
AbrasivePPG-9
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantMethylchloroisothiazolinone
PreservativeMagnesium Chloride
Methylisothiazolinone
PreservativeBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCinnamal
PerfumingEugenol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Dimethiconol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Chloride, Glycol Distearate, Carbomer, Parfum, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Chloride, Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Amodimethicone, Laureth-23, Citric Acid, Honey, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, PEG-45m, Sodium Benzoate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-12, Magnesium Nitrate, Silica, PPG-9, Tocopheryl Acetate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Magnesium Chloride, Methylisothiazolinone, Benzyl Benzoate, Cinnamal, Eugenol, Limonene, Mica, CI 77491, CI 77891, CI 19140, CI 15985
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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.
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 AcidDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilLimonene 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 LimoneneParfum 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water