What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycereth-26
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Tuber Magnatum Extract
Skin ConditioningPolypropylsilsesquioxane
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Camellia Seed Oil
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Eucalyptus Parvula Leaf Water
AstringentSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
TonicGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Artemisia Absinthium Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Abelmoschus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract
AstringentMentha Citrata Leaf Extract
Astringent
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Astringent
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Glucose
Humectant
Mannose
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Lunaria Annua Seed Oil
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningBellis Perennis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningFreesia Refracta Extract
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningLeontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMalt Extract
Skin ProtectingMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Saussurea Involucrata Extract
HumectantBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract
AstringentVigna Radiata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningZea Mays Kernel Extract
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Collagen Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Betaine, Camellia Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Eucalyptus Parvula Leaf Water, Saccharide Isomerate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Adenosine, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Abelmoschus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Water, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract, Mentha Citrata Leaf Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Glucose, Mannose, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Lunaria Annua Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Bellis Perennis Flower Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Malt Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Saussurea Involucrata Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Zea Mays Kernel Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Parfum, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Citronellol
Water
Skin ConditioningTrisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Amodimethicone
Bis-Methoxypropylamido Isodocosane
EmollientLanolin Acid
Cleansing
Octyldodecyl PCA
EmollientSodium PCA
Humectant
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingDimethicone
Emollient
Ceteartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Di-C12-15 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride
Citric Acid
Buffering
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG-14/4 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Styrene/Vp Copolymer
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Ammonium Hydroxide
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Polyquaternium-11
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
C11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingLaureth-9
EmulsifyingGlycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingAcetic Acid
BufferingParfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
CI 15510
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Trisiloxane, Alcohol Denat., Amodimethicone, Bis-Methoxypropylamido Isodocosane, Lanolin Acid, Octyldodecyl PCA, Sodium PCA, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Dimethicone, Ceteartrimonium Chloride, Di-C12-15 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Isopropyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Panthenol, PEG/PPG-14/4 Dimethicone, Styrene/Vp Copolymer, Dimethiconol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Benzophenone-4, Ammonium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-11, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Propylene Glycol, C11-15 Pareth-7, Laureth-9, Glycoproteins, Trideceth-12, Acetic Acid, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, CI 15510
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 AcidCitronellol 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 GlycerinHexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalLimonene 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 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 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
