What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Lysolecithin
EmulsifyingPlukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Gentiana Septemfida Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningGentiana Acaulis Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLeontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Alcohol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lysolecithin, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Silica, Gentiana Septemfida Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Gentiana Acaulis Flower/Leaf Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Betaine, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Geraniol, Citral, Farnesol
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 CitralLimonene 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 Linalool
