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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Citric Acid
Buffering
Polyether-1
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPerfluorodecalin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
Humectant
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycol Distearate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Parfum, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Titanium Dioxide, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Polyether-1, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Perfluorodecalin, Allantoin, Xylitol
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Coceth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingPolyquaternium-7
Parfum
Masking
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Coceth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Polyquaternium-7, Parfum, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Panthenol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
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 AcidOlive tree leaves contain more antioxidants than olive fruit.
This is due to its rich flavonoid and polyphenol content. However, the antioxidant content varies depending on plant variety, harvesting method, leaf maturity, and extraction method.
This ingredient also has a natural fragrance. Read more about fragrance in cosmetics here.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Leaf ExtractParfum 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 ParfumWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
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