What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Aroma
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Rebaudioside A
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Benzyl Cinnamate
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Squalane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Aroma, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Jojoba Esters, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Beeswax, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tocopherol, Rebaudioside A, Glycine Soja Oil, Benzyl Cinnamate, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, CI 75470, Iron Oxides
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
C13-15 Alkane
SolventCera Alba
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Aroma
Silica
Abrasive
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Citral
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, C13-15 Alkane, Cera Alba, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Aroma, Silica, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Behenate, Citral, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impart or mask a flavor.
The name is slightly confusing. This is because INCI associates aroma with flavor instead of smell.
Here is the official definition from the The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook:
“Aroma is a term for ingredient labeling used to identify that a product contains a material or combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular flavor.”
INCI shows the only purpose of aroma to be "flavouring".
However, due to regulation differences, some companies may use aroma in place of parfum.
In Canada, this ingredient only has to be listed in concentrations above 1%.
Learn more about AromaCitral is the molecule responsible for the fresh lemon scent in lemon, lime, and lemongrass. It is a fragrance ingredient that can be created from plant essential oils or synthetically.
Though Citral has documented antimicrobial activity against acne bacteria (which is where the marketing claims about it being good for acne-prone skin originate), real formulas use it at fragrance-level concentrations under 1% so there's likely no skin benefit.
You should know this ingredient is a known EU fragrance allergen.
Animal studies classifies this ingredient as a weak-to-moderate skin sensitizer and clinical patch testing on eczema patients confirmed it to be both a contact allergen and irritant.
The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.
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 CitralLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil is from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant. It is a skin conditioning agent and emollient that sits on top of skin to soften and hydrate it.
Over 98% of the oil is made up of long-chain fatty acids, mostly aachidic acid (61%), docosenoic acid (~16%), and docosadienoic acid (~18%).
This combination is not really found in any other plant oil and is the reason this is one of the most stable botanical oils available.
Some studies show it to be more stable than jojoba oil, helps a product resist going rancid, and can help extend the shelf life of a formula.
It also naturally contains vitamin E and phytosterols that give it a mild antioxidant benefit.
This ingredient is typically used from around 1% to fairly high levels since it's gentle; it's well-tolerated and low on the irritation scale.
Learn more about Limnanthes Alba Seed OilLimonene 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 LimoneneThis ingredient is also known as castor oil. It is a skin conditioning ingredient.
The star component of castor oil is ricinoleic acid, an unusual fatty acid that makes up ~80-92% of its composition.
In skincare, it is an emollient that dries down to a solid film with water-binding properties. This helps keep skin hydrated and helps reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
A 2026 dermatology review pulls together its broader uses:
Human clinical testing found this ingredient to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Because castor oil contains fatty acids in the C11-24 range, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
At this time, the literature does not support castor oil in regrowing hair. A 2022 systematic review found no strong evidence that it supports hair growth and only weak evidence that it improves hair shine.
Castor oil itself carries "perfuming" and "masking" function tags according to the official CosIng database. This is because of its mild odor and odor-dampening properties.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed OilTocopherol 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 Tocopherol
