What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Oil
Emollient
Ethyl Vanillin
MaskingOenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf Extract
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientC10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Plumeria Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPlumeria Rubra Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Triolein
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Saussurea Involucrata Callus Extract
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Amethyst Powder
Abrasive
Moonstone Powder
Skin ConditioningQuartz Powder
Abrasive
Ruby Powder
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Swertia Chirata Extract
HumectantGlyceryl Dioleate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract
MaskingSolanum Tuberosum Pulp Extract
SmoothingBHT
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Triethyl Citrate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Oil, Ethyl Vanillin, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Lecithin, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Plumeria Alba Flower Extract, Plumeria Rubra Flower Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Triolein, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Saussurea Involucrata Callus Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Amethyst Powder, Moonstone Powder, Quartz Powder, Ruby Powder, Water, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Swertia Chirata Extract, Glyceryl Dioleate, Tocopherol, Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract, Solanum Tuberosum Pulp Extract, BHT, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Citric Acid, Limonene, Citral, Linalool
Triisostearin
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate
Emulsifying
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Persica Kernel Extract
MoisturisingPrunus Persica Juice
MoisturisingPrunus Persica Leaf Extract
Emollient
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
Masking
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTriisostearin, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Squalane, Dextrin Palmitate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Silica, Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Prunus Persica Kernel Extract, Prunus Persica Juice, Prunus Persica Leaf Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Allantoin, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Tocopherol, Pyridoxine Hcl, Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Linalool, CI 77491
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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.
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 TocopherolWater. 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
