What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dicetyldimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingBehentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Chlorella Pyrenoidosa Extract
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningApigenin
Antioxidant
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Crambe Maritima Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Stearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Butylene Glycol, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Chloride, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Citric Acid, Chlorella Pyrenoidosa Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Ceteareth-20, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Apigenin, Oleanolic Acid, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Crambe Maritima Leaf Extract, Parfum, Chlorphenesin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Isopropyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Potassium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Benzyl Salicylate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, CI 42090, CI 60730
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingLauryl Betaine
CleansingButyrospermum Parkii Oil
Emollient
Cocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Acrylates Copolymer
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantCitric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCoco-Glucoside, Lauryl Betaine, Butyrospermum Parkii Oil, Cocamide Mipa, Glycol Distearate, Acrylates Copolymer, Benzoic Acid, Caramel, Citric Acid, Parfum, Glycine Soja Oil, Glycine Soja Sterols, Glycolipids, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Phenoxyethanol, Phospholipids, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, CI 19140, CI 15985
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidParfum 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.
