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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Algae Extract
EmollientParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientCera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingLanolin Alcohol
Emollient
Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
Cleansing
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningMedicago Sativa Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal
Abrasive
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCopper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantMagnesium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Paraffin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Succinate
Antioxidant
Niacin
SmoothingWater
Skin ConditioningBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningDecyl Oleate
Emollient
Aluminum Distearate
Emulsion StabilisingOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Zea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Algae Extract, Paraffinum Liquidum, Petrolatum, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Cera Microcristallina, Lanolin Alcohol, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder, Medicago Sativa Seed Powder, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal, Sodium Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium Gluconate, Zinc Gluconate, Magnesium Sulfate, Paraffin, Tocopheryl Succinate, Niacin, Water, Beta-Carotene, Decyl Oleate, Aluminum Distearate, Octyldodecanol, Citric Acid, Cyanocobalamin, Magnesium Stearate, Panthenol, Zea Mays Oil, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Benzoate, Sodium Benzoate, Alcohol Denat., Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Troxerutin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Sodium Isostearate
CleansingEthylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Hedera Helix Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Humulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialCochlearia Armoracia Root Extract
MaskingCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Quercus Robur Bark Extract
AstringentRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Paullinia Cupana Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract
MoisturisingElettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Achillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingLavandula Officinalis Flower/Extract
AntimicrobialMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelilotus Officinalis Herb Extract
Perfuming
Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Potentilla Erecta Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Acorus Calamus Root Extract
Perfuming
Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingSymphytum Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract
MaskingEugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract
AstringentCitrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
Cleansing
Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Octyldodecyl Xyloside
EmulsifyingPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCinnamal
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Niacinamide, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Octyldodecanol, Isostearyl Isostearate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Troxerutin, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Sodium Isostearate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Cochlearia Armoracia Root Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Quercus Robur Bark Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Paullinia Cupana Fruit Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Lavandula Officinalis Flower/Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Melilotus Officinalis Herb Extract, Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract, Potentilla Erecta Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Symphytum Officinale Root Extract, Propylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Octyldodecyl Xyloside, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cinnamal, Coumarin, Eugenol, Limonene
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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.
Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract is a fragrance.
Glycerin (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 GlycerinLimonene 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 LimoneneOctyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol sourced from plant oils like coconut or palm (or made synthetically).
It is:
You'll likely see this in many BHA products because this is the go-to solvent for salicylic acid.
This ingredient is typically used at levels between 2-20%.
Regarding fungal acne:
In 2019, this ingredient was tested against multiple Malassezia species (the yeast that causes fungal acne) and showed no growth.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
