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What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCitrus Limon Fruit Water
MaskingC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientRubus Idaeus Seed Oil
EmollientRibes Nigrum Seed Oil
EmollientOrbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
EmollientClitoria Ternatea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantSaccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Skin ConditioningCymbopogon Citratus Extract
Skin ConditioningMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningArginine PCA
HumectantGlucose
HumectantGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingTocopherol
AntioxidantSqualene
EmollientBeta-Sitosterol
Emulsion StabilisingAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentCitric Acid
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingParfum
MaskingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingWater, Glycerin, Citrus Limon Fruit Water, C14-22 Alcohols, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Cymbopogon Citratus Extract, Maris Sal, Arginine PCA, Glucose, Glycine Soja Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Tocopherol, Squalene, Beta-Sitosterol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Citral, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
BufferingPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventPopulus Tremuloides Bark Extract
AntiseborrhoeicAcetyl Hexapeptide-30
Skin ConditioningArginine/Lysine Polypeptide
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
AstringentSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingAcer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Bud Extract
HumectantArctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantMenthyl Ethylamido Oxalate
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingCamellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningGeranium Maculatum Extract
TonicCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion StabilisingGardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientLimonene
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingWater, Lactic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Callus Culture Extract, Xanthan Gum, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Propanediol, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-30, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Bud Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Geranium Maculatum Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Limonene, Citral, Hydroxycitronellal
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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.
Citral 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 CitralGlycerin 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 LimoneneWater. 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 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