What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningKeratin
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Amodimethicone
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentCitric Acid
Buffering
Linalool
Perfuming
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantHydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentPolyquaternium-67
Silica
Abrasive
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningCitronellol
Perfuming
Carnitine Hcl
HumectantCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Cysteine
Antioxidant
Acetyl Methionine
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Cinnamate
Perfuming
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Inositol
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Milk Protein
Skin ConditioningPanthenyl Ethyl Ether
Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese Chloride
Antioxidant
Lactose
HumectantPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-11
Sodium Citrate
BufferingAcetyl Tyrosine
Skin ConditioningArctium Majus Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCalcium Pantothenate
Citrulline
Skin ConditioningGlucosamine Hcl
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ornithine Hcl
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Water, Caffeine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Parfum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Keratin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Amodimethicone, Beeswax, Behentrimonium Chloride, Polysilicone-15, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Cetrimonium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride, Trideceth-12, Behenyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Citric Acid, Linalool, Zea Mays Starch, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate, Polyquaternium-67, Silica, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Citronellol, Carnitine Hcl, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Cysteine, Acetyl Methionine, Alcohol Denat., Benzyl Cinnamate, Cetyl Esters, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Inositol, Lecithin, Milk Protein, Panthenyl Ethyl Ether, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Arginine, Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese Chloride, Lactose, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Polyquaternium-11, Sodium Citrate, Acetyl Tyrosine, Arctium Majus Root Extract, Biotin, Calcium Pantothenate, Citrulline, Glucosamine Hcl, Niacinamide, Ornithine Hcl, Zinc Gluconate
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearalkonium Chloride
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Betula Alba Bud Extract
Skin ConditioningMalva Sylvestris Extract
AstringentAchillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicThymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Tussilago Farfara Flower Extract
AstringentUrtica Dioica Extract
AstringentWater, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Chloride, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Betula Alba Bud Extract, Malva Sylvestris Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Tussilago Farfara Flower Extract, Urtica Dioica Extract
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 AcidParfum 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
