What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Propanediol
Solvent
Magnesium Sulfate
Echinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Honey
Humectant
Royal Jelly
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Cedrol
EmollientAllyl Caproate
Astringent
Benzyl Acetate
Masking
Terpineol
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Dimethylheptenal
Perfuming
Ribes Nigrum Bud Extract
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil
Masking
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Beeswax, Propanediol, Magnesium Sulfate, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Honey, Royal Jelly, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Triethyl Citrate, Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Geraniol, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Cedrol, Allyl Caproate, Benzyl Acetate, Terpineol, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Dimethylheptenal, Ribes Nigrum Bud Extract, Citral, Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Inulin
Skin Conditioning
Mel
EmollientPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningIris Versicolor Extract
EmollientChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Fructose
Humectant
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingLactic Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Citronellyl Methylcrotonate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Propanediol, Inulin, Mel, Propolis Extract, Cistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Iris Versicolor Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Fructose, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Lactic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Citronellyl Methylcrotonate, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGeraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolTocopherol 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 TocopherolWater. 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
