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Ingredients Side-by-side
Sucrose
Humectant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Petrolatum
Emollient
Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydrogenated Olive Oil
Skin Conditioning
Aroma
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Abrasive
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantLinalool
Perfuming
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantSucrose, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Petrolatum, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Beeswax, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Aroma, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Silica, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Limonene, CI 77891, Linalool, CI 15850, Benzyl Salicylate, Phytosterols, CI 19140
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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.
Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impart or mask a flavor.
The name is slightly confusing. This is because INCI associates aroma with flavor instead of smell.
Here is the official definition from the The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook:
“Aroma is a term for ingredient labeling used to identify that a product contains a material or combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular flavor.”
INCI shows the only purpose of aroma to be "flavouring".
However, due to regulation differences, some companies may use aroma in place of parfum.
In Canada, this ingredient only has to be listed in concentrations above 1%.
Learn more about AromaLimonene 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 LimoneneThis ingredient is also known as castor oil. It is a skin conditioning ingredient.
The star component of castor oil is ricinoleic acid, an unusual fatty acid that makes up ~80-92% of its composition.
In skincare, it is an emollient that dries down to a solid film with water-binding properties. This helps keep skin hydrated and helps reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
A 2026 dermatology review pulls together its broader uses:
Human clinical testing found this ingredient to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Because castor oil contains fatty acids in the C11-24 range, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
At this time, the literature does not support castor oil in regrowing hair. A 2022 systematic review found no strong evidence that it supports hair growth and only weak evidence that it improves hair shine.
Castor oil itself carries "perfuming" and "masking" function tags according to the official CosIng database. This is because of its mild odor and odor-dampening properties.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed OilJojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilSucrose is a natural sugar found in fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It is the main constituent of white sugar.
In skincare, sucrose is a humectant and can be a mild exfoliant.
Sucrose is hydrophilic, meaning it attracts water. This makes it an effective humectant and helps hydrate the skin.
Studies show sugars may worsen acne-prone skin due to it disrupting the skin's natural biome. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
In some products such as body scrubs, sucrose is used as an gentle exfoliant.
The term 'sucrose' comes from the french word for sugar, 'sucre'.
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