What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantHydrated Silica
AbrasiveSodium Lauroyl Isethionate
CleansingStearic Acid
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingParfum
MaskingActinidia Chinensis Seed
AbrasiveAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningAlumina
AbrasiveCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantJojoba Esters
EmollientLauric Acid
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingSodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Isethionate
CleansingSodium Palm Kernelate
CleansingSodium Palmitate
CleansingSodium Stearate
CleansingTetrasodium EDTA
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Hydrated Silica, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Parfum, Actinidia Chinensis Seed, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Alumina, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Jojoba Esters, Lauric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Isethionate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Sodium Palmitate, Sodium Stearate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Limonene, Linalool, CI 17200, CI 19140, CI 42090, CI 77499, CI 77891
Sucrose
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingSilica
AbrasiveCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientOenothera Biennis Oil
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
MaskingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingCocos Nucifera Shell Powder
AbrasiveAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingSorbic Acid
PreservativePhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientLimonene
PerfumingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSucrose, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Silica, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Persea Gratissima Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Shell Powder, Ascorbic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Water, Parfum, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Limonene, CI 77891
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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.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Glycerin (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 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 LimoneneParfum 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.
Water. 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