What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Rosa Canina Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Isopropyl Myristate, Cetyl Esters, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Parfum, Tartaric Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Limonene, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Linalool, Glycolic Acid, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantParfum
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Polyquaternium-10
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hexamethylindanopyran
Masking
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningJojoba Esters
Emollient
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyquaternium-7
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialCitric Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Oats
Skin ConditioningHylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Mentha Piperita Extract
CleansingUrtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Glycine
Buffering
Larix Europaea Wood Extract
HumectantSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Zinc Chloride
AntimicrobialApigenin
Antioxidant
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Parfum, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Polyquaternium-10, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Benzyl Salicylate, Panthenol, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Linalool, Citronellol, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexamethylindanopyran, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Jojoba Esters, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polyquaternium-7, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Oats, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Mentha Piperita Extract, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Sodium Chloride, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycine, Larix Europaea Wood Extract, Sodium Metabisulfite, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Zinc Chloride, Apigenin, Oleanolic Acid, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric 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 AcidHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.
It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.
The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.
The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.
Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.
One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).
This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.
On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilLinalool 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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