What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Disiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialSqualane
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Phyllostachys Nigra Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPhyllostachys Pubescens Shoot Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Aspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Barley Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Oat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientHydrolyzed Potato Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone, Disiloxane, Isododecane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Limonene, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Linalool, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Citronellol, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Geraniol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citral, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Water, Butylene Glycol, Phyllostachys Nigra Leaf Extract, Phyllostachys Pubescens Shoot Bark Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aspergillus Ferment, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Barley Protein, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hydrolyzed Potato Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Zea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningMorinda Citrifolia Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Limonene
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citral
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitronellol
Perfuming
Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
Humectant
Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Coco-Caprylate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate, Propanediol, Zea Mays Oil, Beta-Carotene, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Water, Morinda Citrifolia Seed Powder, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Limonene, Tocopherol, Citral, Linalool, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Citronellol, Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
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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.
Citral is the molecule responsible for the fresh lemon scent in lemon, lime, and lemongrass. It is a fragrance ingredient that can be created from plant essential oils or synthetically.
Though Citral has documented antimicrobial activity against acne bacteria (which is where the marketing claims about it being good for acne-prone skin originate), real formulas use it at fragrance-level concentrations under 1% so there's likely no skin benefit.
You should know this ingredient is a known EU fragrance allergen.
Animal studies classifies this ingredient as a weak-to-moderate skin sensitizer and clinical patch testing on eczema patients confirmed it to be both a contact allergen and irritant.
The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.
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 CitralCitronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeLimonene 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 LinaloolWater. 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
