What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningHyssopus Officinalis Extract
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
C9-12 Alkane
SolventCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Squalane, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Lactobacillus, Hyssopus Officinalis Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, C9-12 Alkane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Water, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Coumarin, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientParfum
Masking
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Linalool
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingCarnosine
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningPolyimide-1
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Isopropyl Myristate, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Parfum, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Disodium Phosphate, Carnosine, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Polyimide-1, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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 CitronellolGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinIsopropyl Myristate is an emollient, thickening agent, and texture enhancer. It is created from isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid.
It is used to help other ingredients be better absorbed. It is also an emollient and may help soften and hydrate the skin.
The comedogenic rating of this ingredient depends on the concentration. Lower amounts results in a lower rating.
Isopropyl Myristate may not be fungal acne safe. It can potentially worsen acne prone skin.
Learn more about Isopropyl MyristateLinalool 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 LinaloolParfum 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
