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Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycereth-26
HumectantTuber Magnatum Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPolypropylsilsesquioxane
Hydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantLithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientBetaine
HumectantPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantGlyceryl Glucoside
HumectantDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Tocopherol
AntioxidantAdenosine
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningXylitylglucoside
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
MaskingAnhydroxylitol
HumectantArtemisia Annua Extract
MaskingNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin ConditioningXylitol
HumectantMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
CleansingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
PerfumingHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelilotus Officinalis Extract
AstringentOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
PerfumingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingCymbopogon Citratus Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Extract
MaskingMentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
TonicSalvia Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingGlucose
HumectantRose Flower Oil
MaskingMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientPrunus Serrulata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantOriganum Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingButylphenyl Methylpropional
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingWater, Isododecane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Butylene Glycol, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Betaine, Persea Gratissima Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Glucoside, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Adenosine, Saccharide Isomerate, Glycerin, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Anhydroxylitol, Artemisia Annua Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Xylitol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Melilotus Officinalis Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Cymbopogon Citratus Extract, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Glucose, Rose Flower Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Origanum Vulgare Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Parfum, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
AntimicrobialCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water
MaskingParfum
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantCommiphora Myrrha Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningStyrax Tonkinensis Resin Extract
PerfumingMelissa Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingCitral
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantFarnesol
PerfumingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialWater, Alcohol, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water, Parfum, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Glycerin, Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract, Styrax Tonkinensis Resin Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil, Citral, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Farnesol, Benzyl Benzoate
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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.
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 CitronellolGeraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLimonene 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 ParfumTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water