What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Mel
EmollientPropolis Cera
AntiseborrhoeicGlycerin
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Lactitol
HumectantHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningRibes Nigrum Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Sphingomonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialApium Graveolens Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Octyldodecanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ectoin, Mel, Propolis Cera, Glycerin, Xylitol, Lactitol, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Tocopherol, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Apium Graveolens Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Citric Acid, Caramel, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Coumarin, Linalool, Limonene
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Mel
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil
Skin Protecting
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 47000
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 26100
Cosmetic ColorantCoumarin
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
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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.
Coumarins are a group of substances found naturally in plants. There are over 1300 types of coumarins identified. It has a natural vanilla scent.
Coumarin is an identified EU known allergy, meaning it may cause an allergic reaction when applied to the skin.
In many countries, coumarin is banned as a food additive. However, it can be found in soaps, tobacco products, and some alcohol drinks.
Plants use coumarins as a chemical defense. Some plants that have coumarins include lavender, tonka beans, and yellow clovers.
Learn more about CoumarinHexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalLimonene 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 LinaloolWe don't have a description for Mel yet.
Parfum 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
