What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Lauryl Sulfate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
CleansingNiacinamide
SmoothingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientBetaine
HumectantAzelaic Acid
BufferingSodium Benzoate
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantRhamnose
HumectantGlucomannan
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
EmollientDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningPolyglycerin-6
HumectantPropanediol
SolventXylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantXylitol
HumectantTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
AntioxidantGlucuronic Acid
BufferingGlucose
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeCitric Acid
BufferingHydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingGeraniol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingCoconut Acid
CleansingWater, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Niacinamide, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Betaine, Azelaic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Glycerin, Rhamnose, Glucomannan, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Beta-Carotene, Polyglycerin-6, Propanediol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Tocopherol, Xylitol, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Glucuronic Acid, Glucose, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Coco-Glucoside, Geraniol, Limonene, Coconut Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingSuccinic Acid
BufferingSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentParfum
MaskingGeraniol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingCoumarin
PerfumingGlycerin
HumectantDiglycerin
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingSqualane
EmollientSphingolipids
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin ConditioningTanacetum Annuum Flower Oil
MaskingSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Isopropyl Myristate, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Succinic Acid, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Parfum, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Coumarin, Glycerin, Diglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Squalane, Sphingolipids, Ceramide NP, Zinc Gluconate, Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
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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.
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolGlycerin 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 LimoneneParfum 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. 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