What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Coconut Alkanes
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Tocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantCannabis Sativa Seed Oil
EmollientRosa Canina Seed Oil
EmollientRetinyl Propionate
Skin ConditioningLinoleic Acid
CleansingLinolenic Acid
CleansingTocopherol
AntioxidantPanthenyl Triacetate
Hexylresorcinol
Antimicrobial7-Dehydrocholesterol
Emulsion StabilisingSalicylic Acid
MaskingPunica Granatum Sterols
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientZea Mays Oil
EmulsifyingButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Parfum
MaskingCitral
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingCoconut Alkanes, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Retinyl Propionate, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Tocopherol, Panthenyl Triacetate, Hexylresorcinol, 7-Dehydrocholesterol, Salicylic Acid, Punica Granatum Sterols, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Zea Mays Oil, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Parfum, Citral, Linalool, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Bungeanum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantHexapeptide-9
Skin ConditioningUrea
BufferingYeast Amino Acids
HumectantTrehalose
HumectantInositol
HumectantTaurine
BufferingBetaine
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantOleyl Alcohol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPullulan
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLysolecithin
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSilica
AbrasiveGlucose
HumectantLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingParfum
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil, C14-22 Alcohols, Persea Gratissima Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment, Salix Alba Extract, Zanthoxylum Bungeanum Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hexapeptide-9, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol, Oleyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pullulan, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Sclerotium Gum, Lysolecithin, Xanthan Gum, Silica, Glucose, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Limonene, Linalool, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Limonene 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 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 āFRAGRANCEā or āPARFUMā 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 ParfumTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol