What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningShea Butter Ethyl Esters
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Polyacrylate Starch
AbsorbentVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningC12-16 Alcohols
EmollientMaris Aqua
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Alpha-Ionol
Perfuming
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Amara Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Water, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, C12-16 Alcohols, Maris Aqua, Tocopheryl Acetate, Alpha-Ionol, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Palmitic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Amara Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Retinyl Palmitate, Acer Saccharum Extract, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lysolecithin
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Pullulan
Parfum
Masking
Mannitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
Astringent
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Faex Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Chloride
MaskingGlycogen
HumectantMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Xylitylglucoside, Xanthan Gum, Anhydroxylitol, Pullulan, Parfum, Mannitol, Xylitol, Sodium Benzoate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Sorbate, Faex Extract, Glucose, Silica, Sodium Chloride, Glycogen, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Citric Acid, Citral, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterLimonene 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 ParfumTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
