What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Citrus Tangerina Extract
TonicDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Vinyldimethicone
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientGlucose
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Agar
MaskingSilica
Abrasive
Dextrin
AbsorbentXanthophylls
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citrus Tangerina Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vinyldimethicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Panthenol, Trehalose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tromethamine, Diisostearyl Malate, Glucose, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Agar, Silica, Dextrin, Xanthophylls, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Limonene, Linalool
Artemisia Capillaris Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPhellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin
AbsorbentEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Glyceryl Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Ceramide NP, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Fructooligosaccharides, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Beta-Glucan, Dextrin, Ectoin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is the oil from the bergamot orange. It is native to Italy.
This ingredient is used to add fragrance to products. It contains limonene, linalool, and linalyl acetate.
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.
When used topically, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is a photosensitizer due to its furanocoumarins. Photosensitizers make the skin and eyes much more sensitive to sunlight. Photosensitizers are linked to skin cancer.
However, more cosmetics using Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil are removing the furanocoumarins.
Bergamot oil was also found to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilDextrin is used to thicken a product and helps bind ingredients together. It is created from starch and glycogen.
As an emulsifier, dextrin prevents ingredients from separating. This helps elongate a product's shelf life.
Studies show coating UV filters with dextrin prevents these ingredients from being absorbed. This helps UV ingredients last longer on the skin.
Learn more about DextrinEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Fructooligosaccharides is an alternative sweetener. It is often derived from the blue agave plant.
This ingredient is a prebiotic and helps to hydrate the skin. Emerging studies are also showing fructooligosaccharides to have antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, Fructooligosaccharides helps draw moisture to the skin, helping to hydrate the skin.
Bananas, onions, garlic, asparagus, jícama, and leeks also contain fructooligosaccharides.
Learn more about FructooligosaccharidesGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Linalool 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 LinaloolTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract comes from the Theobroma cacoa, or Cacao tree. Cacao trees are native to tropical landscapes.
Cacao seed extract contains antioxidants known as polyphenols.
Water. 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!
Learn more about Water
