What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingRice Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Oil
EmollientAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
AbrasiveAvena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
MaskingCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentTricholoma Matsutake Extract
Skin ConditioningArbutin
AntioxidantCitrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
CleansingCymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
TonicBrassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Botrytis Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
EmollientPyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningAniba Rosodora Wood Oil
Astringent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingEthylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Triethylhexanoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Angelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Arbutin, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Botrytis Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Butylene Glycol, Water, Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialCitronellol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingTriethyl Citrate
MaskingPoloxamer 407
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningLinalool
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingCitric Acid
BufferingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantCinnamyl Alcohol
PerfumingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCitral
PerfumingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingBenzyl Cinnamate
PerfumingWater, Parfum, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxyacetophenone, Chlorphenesin, Citronellol, Limonene, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Triethyl Citrate, Poloxamer 407, Sodium Citrate, Phytosterols, Linalool, Geraniol, Citric Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Cinnamate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolLimonene 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 LinaloolWater. 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