What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Oleyl Lactate
EmollientBehentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientDiethylhexyl Maleate
EmollientIsodecyl Oleate
Emollient
Isostearyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sulfated Castor Oil
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-3 Betainate Malate
Isododecane
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantLauryl Glucoside
CleansingParfum
Masking
Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride
HumectantCocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Myristyl Glucoside
CleansingPvp
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Glucose
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Extract
EmollientLinalool
Perfuming
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Citronellol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hexamethylindanopyran
Masking
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Allium Cepa Bulb Extract
Skin Conditioning
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Arginine Hcl
Skin ConditioningCitrulline
Skin ConditioningGlucosamine Hcl
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ornithine Hcl
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicSorbic Acid
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Ulmus Fulva Bark Extract
MoisturisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyaminopropyl Biguanide
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Oleyl Lactate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Polysorbate 20, Dicaprylyl Ether, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Diethylhexyl Maleate, Isodecyl Oleate, Isostearyl Palmitate, Sulfated Castor Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Betainate Malate, Isododecane, Dipropylene Glycol, Lauryl Glucoside, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride, Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Glycerin, Linoleic Acid, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Myristyl Glucoside, Pvp, Potassium Sorbate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glucose, Panthenol, Zinc PCA, Oleic Acid, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Extract, Linalool, Palmitic Acid, Citronellol, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexamethylindanopyran, Stearic Acid, Allium Cepa Bulb Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Arginine Hcl, Citrulline, Glucosamine Hcl, Niacinamide, Ornithine Hcl, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Pyridoxine Hcl, Citric Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Linolenic Acid, Biotin, Sorbic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Ulmus Fulva Bark Extract, Tocopherol, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Zea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningMorinda Citrifolia Leaf Powder
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citral
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
Humectant
Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Coco-Caprylate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate, Propanediol, Zea Mays Oil, Beta-Carotene, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Water, Morinda Citrifolia Leaf Powder, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Tocopherol, Citral, Linalool, Citronellol, Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
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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.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolLimonene is the compound that gives citrus peel its smell.
In skincare, it shows up as a standalone fragrance ingredient or as a natural compound of citrus and other essential oils.
You'll typically see this ingredient used in very small amounts; anything above 0.001% in a leave-on product or 0.01% in a rinse-off has to be named on the label in the EU. The citrus oils that carry it sit around 0.5-1% in a finished formula.
Fresh limonene is a weak allergen; the real issue is that it slowly reacts with air and then breaks down from oxidation to create hydroperoxides (which are strong sensitizers). This is why suppliers are required to keep the peroxide value below 20 mmol.
Positive reactions in people being investigated for eczema vary:
It's worth skipping if you have a known fragrance allergy or a compromised barrier, but the risk is low for most people.
Older or long-opened products are also more likely to bother you than fresh ones due to oxidation.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a small, naturally occurring scent molecule found in plants like lavender, coriander, bergamot, and more.
It is one of the two most-used fragrance ingredients in cosmetics and added purely for smell. Since it's not used for a skin benefit, there's no "effective dose". Concentration depends on the fragrance load of the product.
The EU requires it to be named on the label above 0.001% in leave-on and 0.01% in rinse-off products.
Fresh linalool is a weak sensitizer but air exposure turns some of it into hydroperoxides, which are strong sensitizers. Those oxidation products are the actual allergy concern.
Patch-test clinics see positive reactions to linalool hydroperoxides in about 4% to 12% of dermatitis patients depending on country and test concentration.
Resassuringly, one analytical study found hydroperoxide levels in real fragranced products to be orders of magnitude below what induced sensitization in animal studies with no evidence of oxidation building up during normal storage.
The practical takeaway is that linalool is fine for most people but worth avoiding if you have a confirmed fragrance contact allergy or a badly compromised barrier.
Products stored a long time after opening are also the high-risk scenario since that is when oxidation happens.
The scent of linalool is described as 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 ParfumPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
