What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Cocamide Mea
Emulsifying
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate
Keratin Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Arginine
Masking
Niacin
SmoothingEquisetum Arvense Leaf Extract
AstringentAesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTrifolium Pratense Flower Extract
AstringentTussilago Farfara Flower Extract
AstringentLarrea Divaricata Extract
Antioxidant
Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantBenzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Coumarin
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Glycol Distearate, Cocamide Mea, Lauryl Glucoside, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Coco-Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate, Keratin Amino Acids, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Arginine, Niacin, Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Tussilago Farfara Flower Extract, Larrea Divaricata Extract, Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 19140, CI 42090, Benzyl Benzoate, Coumarin, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Maris Sal
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Flower Extract
Perfuming
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Curcumin
Antioxidant
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Maris Sal, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polysorbate 20, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Camellia Sinensis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Parfum, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Curcumin, Citral, Limonene
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 AcidCocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineLimonene 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 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
