What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-240
HumectantPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Calluna Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningDipsacus Sylvestris Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthemum Parthenium Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Nepeta Cataria Extract
TonicRubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBaptisia Tinctoria Root Extract
Skin ConditioningStellaria Media Extract
Skin ConditioningMalt Extract
Skin ProtectingTriticum Vulgare Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningAlchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract
AstringentUrtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingTrisodium EDTA
Tromethamine
BufferingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglycerin-3, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, PEG-240, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Calluna Vulgaris Extract, Dipsacus Sylvestris Extract, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Nepeta Cataria Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract, Stellaria Media Extract, Malt Extract, Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Trisodium EDTA, Tromethamine, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Parfum
Valeriana Officinalis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Verbascum Thapsus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Talc
Abrasive
Phaseolus Angularis Seed
Abrasive
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Cera
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Hectorite
AbsorbentCitrus Aurantium Amara Peel
Skin ConditioningCommiphora Myrrha Resin
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Styrax Benzoin Gum
Masking
Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract
MaskingViola Odorata Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Fruit
Abrasive
Illipe Butter
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Seed
Abrasive
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Citrus Limon Peel
MaskingCucumis Sativus Juice
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Triethanolamine
BufferingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Cinnamate
Perfuming
Cinnamal
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantBlue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantValeriana Officinalis Root Extract, Kaolin, Verbascum Thapsus Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Talc, Phaseolus Angularis Seed, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Cera, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Hectorite, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel, Commiphora Myrrha Resin, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Styrax Benzoin Gum, Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract, Viola Odorata Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Cocos Nucifera Fruit, Illipe Butter, Persea Gratissima Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Oenothera Biennis Seed, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Citrus Limon Peel, Cucumis Sativus Juice, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Water, Titanium Dioxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Cinnamate, Cinnamal, Coumarin, Farnesol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool, Parfum, CI 17200, Blue 1 Lake
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Geraniol 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 GlycerinLimonene 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 LimoneneLinalool 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 ParfumThis oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
