What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Squalane
EmollientDicaprylyl Ether
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientParfum
MaskingPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientRosa Canina Seed Oil
EmollientPunica Granatum Seed Oil
EmollientHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingCucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
EmollientLimonene
PerfumingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingTocopherol
AntioxidantAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingCinnamyl Alcohol
PerfumingCoumarin
PerfumingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientLinalool
PerfumingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingFarnesol
PerfumingIsoeugenol
PerfumingSqualane, Dicaprylyl Ether, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Parfum, Persea Gratissima Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Hydroxycitronellal, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Tocopherol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citral, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Coumarin, Benzyl Benzoate, Glycine Soja Oil, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Farnesol, Isoeugenol
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientCitrus Paradisi Peel Oil
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingAmyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
MaskingPelargonium Graveolens Leaf Oil
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
EmollientCannabis Sativa Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
AntioxidantPinus Pinaster Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantGeraniol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingIsomenthone
PerfumingCitronellyl Formate
PerfumingGeranyl Formate
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingDihydrogeranyl Tiglate
PerfumingGeranyl Butyrate
PerfumingGeranyl Tiglate
PerfumingCrithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingBeta-Pinenes
PerfumingL-Alpha-Pinene
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Leaf Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Geraniol, Limonene, Isomenthone, Citronellyl Formate, Geranyl Formate, Linalool, Dihydrogeranyl Tiglate, Geranyl Butyrate, Geranyl Tiglate, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Beta-Pinenes, L-Alpha-Pinene, Citronellol, Citral
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.
The EU mandates Citral be listed separately as a fragrance. It is a known allergen and may cause contact dermatitis. Citral can also used as a masking ingredient.
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.
The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.
Learn more about CitralCitronellol 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 CitronellolHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilLimonene 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 LinaloolTocopherol (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 Tocopherol