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Ingredients Side-by-side
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientParfum
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Linoleate
Antioxidant
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Parfum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Bisabolol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Water, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Eugenol, Amyl Cinnamal, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citronellol 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 CitronellolLimonene is the compound that gives citrus peel its smell.
In skincare, it shows up as a standalone fragrance ingredient or as a natural compound of citrus and other essential oils.
You'll typically see this ingredient used in very small amounts; anything above 0.001% in a leave-on product or 0.01% in a rinse-off has to be named on the label in the EU. The citrus oils that carry it sit around 0.5-1% in a finished formula.
Fresh limonene is a weak allergen; the real issue is that it slowly reacts with air and then breaks down from oxidation to create hydroperoxides (which are strong sensitizers). This is why suppliers are required to keep the peroxide value below 20 mmol.
Positive reactions in people being investigated for eczema vary:
It's worth skipping if you have a known fragrance allergy or a compromised barrier, but the risk is low for most people.
Older or long-opened products are also more likely to bother you than fresh ones due to oxidation.
Learn more about Limonene
