What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Helichrysum Italicum Extract
AntiseborrhoeicCitrus Glauca Fruit Extract
HumectantMicrocitrus Australasica Fruit Extract
Microcitrus Australis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPleiogynium Timoriense Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPodocarpus Elatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Phalaenopsis Amabilis Extract
HumectantBambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Tyrosine
MaskingArginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingSerine
Masking
Valine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Histidine
Humectant
Lysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Methionine
Skin ConditioningLeucine
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Asparagine
MaskingCysteine
Antioxidant
Glutamine
Skin ConditioningTryptophan
MaskingSodium Lactate
BufferingPCA
Humectant
Silk Amino Acids
HumectantSodium Cocoyl Amino Acids
CleansingMagnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Dimethicone PEG-7 Panthenyl Phosphate
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Carnitine
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide
Polyquaternium-44
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Trisodium EDTA
Ammonium Chloride
BufferingBHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycol Distearate, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Helichrysum Italicum Extract, Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Microcitrus Australis Fruit Extract, Pleiogynium Timoriense Fruit Extract, Podocarpus Elatus Fruit Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Phalaenopsis Amabilis Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Glutamic Acid, Tyrosine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Histidine, Lysine Hcl, Methionine, Leucine, Sodium PCA, Lecithin, Asparagine, Cysteine, Glutamine, Tryptophan, Sodium Lactate, PCA, Silk Amino Acids, Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids, Magnesium Aspartate, Caffeine, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Potassium Dimethicone PEG-7 Panthenyl Phosphate, Ceramide Ng, Palmitoyl Carnitine, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide, Polyquaternium-44, Polysilicone-15, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Disodium EDTA, Trisodium EDTA, Ammonium Chloride, BHT, Sodium Metabisulfite, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Sorbic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol
Alternatives
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 AcidLimonene 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 Parfum
