What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
2-Methyl 5-Cyclohexylpentanol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Skin ConditioningSodium Lactate
BufferingSodium PCA
Humectant
Inositol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Proline
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGeraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, 2-Methyl 5-Cyclohexylpentanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Inositol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Proline, Parfum, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Geraniol, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Amyl Cinnamal, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Laureth-2
CleansingLaureth-4
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Tetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Linalool
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
CI 47005
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glyceryl Laurate, Glycol Distearate, Parfum, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Laureth-2, Laureth-4, Propylene Glycol, Benzophenone-4, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Linalool, Coumarin, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, CI 47005, CI 16035
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 AcidLinalool 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 LinaloolParfum 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 ParfumSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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!
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