What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Octocrylene 8%
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.3%
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide 4.2%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
CleansingPolyglyceryl-3 Stearate
Emulsifying
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingIron Oxides
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Octocrylene 8%, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.3%, Titanium Dioxide 4.2%, Water, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Ether, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceteareth-20, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Sucrose Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Iron Oxides, Mica, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene
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 CitronellolGeraniol 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 GeraniolLimonene 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 LimoneneWater. 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!
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