What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Brassica Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Keratin Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Tomato Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningAcanthus Mollis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Saccharina Longicruris Extract
HumectantAcyl Coenzyme A Desaturase
Skin ConditioningOcimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Isododecane
EmollientGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate
Emulsion StabilisingDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Brassica Alcohol, Glycerin, Cetyl Esters, Parfum, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Palmitate, Oryza Sativa Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Keratin Amino Acids, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Lactobacillus/Tomato Fruit Ferment Extract, Acanthus Mollis Leaf Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Saccharina Longicruris Extract, Acyl Coenzyme A Desaturase, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract, Cetrimonium Chloride, Isododecane, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningLauryl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Inulin
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
RefreshingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlucose
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Water, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Propanediol, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Citric Acid, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Caffeine, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Parfum, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Inulin, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glucose, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid
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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.
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinThis ingredient is derived from guar gum.
It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
Parfum 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 ParfumWater. 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
