What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingIsopentyldiol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
C13-15 Alkane
SolventSh-Oligopeptide-78
Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Barley Protein
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingLactic Acid
Buffering
Cellulose
AbsorbentC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Amyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil
Dimethyl Phenylethyl Carbinyl Acetate
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Geranyl Acetate
Perfuming
Isoeugenyl Acetate
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Pinene
Masking
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Vanillin
Masking
Water, Cellulose Gum, Isopentyldiol, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Sodium Benzoate, C13-15 Alkane, Sh-Oligopeptide-78, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Barley Protein, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Gluconolactone, Arginine, Coco-Glucoside, Lactic Acid, Cellulose, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol, C14-22 Alcohols, Parfum, Amyl Salicylate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Dimethyl Phenylethyl Carbinyl Acetate, Geraniol, Geranyl Acetate, Isoeugenyl Acetate, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Pinene, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Vanillin
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Barley Protein
HumectantSalvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientLinum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Pisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningCystoseira Compressa Extract
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Polyquaternium-39
Glycerin
Humectant
Galactoarabinan
Trehalose
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentPolyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Alcohol Denat., Parfum, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Barley Protein, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Pisum Sativum Extract, Cystoseira Compressa Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-39, Glycerin, Galactoarabinan, Trehalose, Xylitol, Sclerotium Gum, Zea Mays Starch, Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer, Sodium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Limonene, Linalool
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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 AcidWe don't have a description for Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Barley Protein yet.
Limonene 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 LinaloolParfum 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
