What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Apigenin
Antioxidant
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Quercus Serrata Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSophora Japonica Extract
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Vinegar
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Water, Butylene Glycol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Apigenin, Oleanolic Acid, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Quercus Serrata Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sophora Japonica Extract, Niacinamide, Ascorbic Acid, Bisabolol, Biotin, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium PCA, Polysorbate 20, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Vinegar, Dicalcium Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMannose
HumectantPolysorbate 21
Emulsifying
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningFaex Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Alcohol Denat., Bifida Ferment Lysate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Aminomethyl Propanol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Carbomer, Mannose, Polysorbate 21, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Faex Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Maltodextrin, Limonene, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Lactobacillus, Linalool, Citral, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Limonene 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 LimonenePEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is an emulsifier derived from castor oil.
As an emulsifying agent, it helps other ingredients like fragrances and fat-soluble vitamins dissolve cohesively.
Due to its large molecule size, it doesn't penetrate beyond the skin's surface.
This ingredient has a solid regulatory track record; the CIR Expert Panel first concluded it was safe for use in cosmetics at concentrations up to 100% in 1997. A 2012 reassessment reaffirmed that finding. Safety studies have also found no irritation or evidence of toxicity.
A 2019 study did find this ingredient to grow Malassezia, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilPhenoxyethanol 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
