What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Olus Oil
Emollient
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-37
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
P-Anisic Acid
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Isoamyl Laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Cetyl Esters, Parfum, Isopropyl Alcohol, Olus Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-37, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Gluconate, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Citric Acid, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Squalane, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Lactic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, P-Anisic Acid, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Cocamide Mea
Emulsifying
Sorbitol
Humectant
Pentapeptide-29 Cysteinamide
Pentapeptide-30 Cysteinamide
Tetrapeptide-28 Argininamide
Tetrapeptide-29 Argininamide
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Algin
Maris Aqua
HumectantChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingSilicone Quaternium-16
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Undeceth-11
EmollientArginine
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingButyloctanol
HumectantUndeceth-5
EmulsifyingPEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingStearyl Dihydroxypropyldimonium Oligosaccharides
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingBenzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Extracts
CI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamide Mea, Sorbitol, Pentapeptide-29 Cysteinamide, Pentapeptide-30 Cysteinamide, Tetrapeptide-28 Argininamide, Tetrapeptide-29 Argininamide, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Algin, Maris Aqua, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Silicone Quaternium-16, Citric Acid, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Undeceth-11, Arginine, Sodium Citrate, Butyloctanol, Undeceth-5, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Stearyl Dihydroxypropyldimonium Oligosaccharides, Propylene Glycol, DMDM Hydantoin, Methylparaben, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Parfum, Extracts, CI 60730, CI 42090, CI 19140
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 AcidThis ingredient is derived from guar gum. It is a skin conditioning agent that creates a thin, breathable film to reduce water loss during cleansing.
This leaves the skin feeling soft rather than stripped and also contributes to a creamier lather.
Due to the large molecule size, this ingredient is unlikely to penetrate skin.
Learn more about Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideLimonene 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 LimoneneParfum 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 ParfumWater. 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
