What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Santalum Album Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil, Linalool, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Santalum Album Oil, Tocopherol, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Geraniol, Limonene, Citral, Farnesol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Oleth-20
CleansingMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Limonene
Perfuming
PEG-6 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Hesperetin Laurate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Oleth-20, Methyl Gluceth-20, Sodium PCA, Phenoxyethanol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycine Soja Oil, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, PEG-6 Isostearate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Citral, Hesperetin Laurate, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citral 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 CitralThis ingredient is also known as bitter orange flower oil, or neroli flower oil. It imparts a floral, sweet, and citrusy scent.
It is rich in linalool, linalyl acetate, limonene, and nerolidol.
Limonene 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 LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolTocopherol 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
