What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingLinum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Glycerin
Humectant
Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Phytate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Glycerin, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Lecithin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid, Parfum
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Polyquaternium-10
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil
Masking
Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract
AstringentHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Coffea Robusta Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Brazil Nut Protein
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate, Polyquaternium-10, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Propanediol, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil, Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Coffea Robusta Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Brazil Nut Protein, Parfum, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCitric 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 AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinParfum 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 ParfumPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil comes from the sweet almond, a tree native to Iran. This oil has no fragrance and is non-volatile.
Almonds contain healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. It is a rich source of Vitamin E, a great antioxidant and skin conditioning ingredient. Sweet almond oil contains fatty acids such as linolenic acid and triglycerides.
The content of sweet almond oil makes it a great emollient; it can help soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a barrier over your skin to trap moisture in. Sweet almond oil has antioxidant properties.
Those with an almond allergy should be careful of this ingredient and speak with a professional about using it in your skincare.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
