What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientMacadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Pantolactone
Humectant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Coco-Caprylate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Parfum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Pantolactone, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialSorbitol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Hydrogenated Didecene
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Lactate
BufferingSodium Sulfate
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Trisodium EDTA
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 47005
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydroxyethyl Urea, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Sorbitol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Hydrogenated Didecene, Persea Gratissima Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Ascorbyl Palmitate, BHT, Bisabolol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Lecithin, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Alcohol, Benzoic Acid, Citric Acid, Disodium Phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Phosphate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Sulfate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Trisodium EDTA, CI 42090, CI 47005
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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.
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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
