What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingHydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantAmodimethicone
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
MaskingPolyquaternium-37
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialPPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingZinc Sulfate
AntimicrobialSodium Benzoate
MaskingIodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
PreservativeAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingWater, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Zinc Gluconate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Amodimethicone, Pvp, Parfum, Polyquaternium-37, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Polysorbate 20, Cetrimonium Chloride, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Lactic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Zinc Sulfate, Sodium Benzoate, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citral, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
Alcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialWater
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicThiamine Hcl
MaskingPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantMenadione
MaskingRiboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Fruit Extract
AntioxidantPiper Nigrum Seed Extract
RefreshingSalicylic Acid
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingMenthol
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingMentha Viridis Leaf Oil
AstringentMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGeraniol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
Perfuming1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Glycol
SolventAlcohol Denat., Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Water, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Caffeine, Panthenol, Biotin, Thiamine Hcl, Pyridoxine Hcl, Ascorbic Acid, Menadione, Riboflavin, Oryza Sativa Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Piper Nigrum Seed Extract, Salicylic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Menthol, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, 1,2-Hexanediol, Benzyl Glycol
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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.
Glycerin 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 LinaloolWater. 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