What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyquaternium-7
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Isoeugenol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Paraffinum Liquidum, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyquaternium-7, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Parfum, DMDM Hydantoin, Cetrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Citronellol, Limonene, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Isoeugenol, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientBis-(Isostearoyl/Oleoyl Isopropyl) Dimonium Methosulfate
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
Emollient
Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningAleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Origanum Majorana Leaf Oil
Masking
Michelia Alba Leaf Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Styrax Tonkinensis Resin Extract
Perfuming
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Michelia Alba Flower Oil
Masking
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Tilia Cordata Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glycerin, Diheptyl Succinate, Bis-(Isostearoyl/Oleoyl Isopropyl) Dimonium Methosulfate, Coco-Caprylate, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Benzyl Alcohol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Origanum Majorana Leaf Oil, Michelia Alba Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Dehydroacetic Acid, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Styrax Tonkinensis Resin Extract, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Michelia Alba Flower Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Tilia Cordata Flower Extract, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral
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 LimoneneLinalool 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 LinaloolWater. 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
