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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolybutene
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Isostearic Acid
CleansingSucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
EmollientDilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer
EmollientEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Glycerin
HumectantMel
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantIsostearoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
CleansingTocopherol
AntioxidantSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningMauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Oil
EmollientPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
MaskingRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingTrihydroxystearin
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
EmollientGlucomannan
Skin ConditioningAroma
Parfum
MaskingCitral
PerfumingEugenol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingTerpineol
MaskingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Diisostearyl Malate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Synthetic Wax, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polybutene, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Isostearic Acid, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Glycerin, Mel, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen, Tocopherol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Trihydroxystearin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Glucomannan, Aroma, Parfum, Citral, Eugenol, Geraniol, Linalool, Citronellol, Limonene, Terpineol, CI 77492
Triisostearin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingSqualane
EmollientDextrin Palmitate
EmulsifyingVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Silica
AbrasiveDextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate
EmulsifyingCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
EmollientPrunus Persica Kernel Extract
MoisturisingPrunus Persica Juice
MoisturisingPrunus Persica Leaf Extract
EmollientCitrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingSaccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningStearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTriisostearin, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Squalane, Dextrin Palmitate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Silica, Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Prunus Persica Kernel Extract, Prunus Persica Juice, Prunus Persica Leaf Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Allantoin, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Tocopherol, Pyridoxine Hcl, Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Linalool, CI 77491
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Limonene 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 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 ParfumTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol