What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberCI 60725
Cosmetic ColorantDecyl Glucoside
CleansingDipotassium Phosphate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberGeraniol
PerfumingHaematococcus Pluvialis Extract
AntioxidantHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantPolyaminopropyl Biguanide
PreservativePotassium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Chloride
MaskingParfum
MaskingWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, CI 60725, Decyl Glucoside, Dipotassium Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Geraniol, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Hexylene Glycol, Limonene, Linalool, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Potassium Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopentyldiol
HumectantSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeGlycerin
HumectantOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingSodium Benzoate
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingPolyquaternium-10
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcacia Concinna Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBalanites Aegyptiaca Fruit Extract
Disodium EDTA
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantifolia Oil
CleansingGypsophila Paniculata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
Skin ConditioningDisodium Phosphate
BufferingLimonene
PerfumingWater, Isopentyldiol, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Citric Acid, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Polyquaternium-10, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract, Balanites Aegyptiaca Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Gypsophila Paniculata Root Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil, Disodium Phosphate, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTALimonene 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 LimoneneWater. 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