What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Squalane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Papaver Somniferum Seed Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Moschata Seed Oil
Emollient
Rubus Occidentalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Heptapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientNigella Sativa Seed Extract
Perfuming
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Pearl
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Dextran
Cycnoches Cooperi Extract
Antioxidant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Squalane, Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Sodium Chloride, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Parfum, Pentylene Glycol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Papaver Somniferum Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Rosa Moschata Seed Oil, Rubus Occidentalis Seed Oil, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Carnosine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Heptapeptide-7, Lecithin, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Nigella Sativa Seed Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Pearl, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Dextran, Cycnoches Cooperi Extract, Sorbic Acid, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
PPG-3 Myristyl Ether
EmollientPunica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningSalvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Emollient
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Alaria Esculenta Extract
Skin ProtectingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Glyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Octadecyl Di-T-Butyl-4-Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberDilauryl Thiodipropionate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Ethylhexyl Stearate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, PPG-3 Myristyl Ether, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glyceryl Linoleate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Beta-Carotene, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octadecyl Di-T-Butyl-4-Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Dilauryl Thiodipropionate, Parfum, Linalool, Coumarin, Amyl Cinnamal, Limonene
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 “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 ParfumPunica Granatum Seed Oil is created from the seeds of the pomegranate. Pomegranate seed oil helps hydrate the skin, is anti-inflammatory, and contains antioxidants.
Pomegranates are rich in fatty acids, including an unsaturated fatty acid by the name of Punicic acid. Other components of pomegranates include Vitamin E, Vitamin C, and bioactive lipids such as phytosterols, phospholipids, and triterpenes. Punicic acid helps soothe inflammation.
As an emollient, pomegranate oil creates a thin film on the skin. This film helps prevent moisture loss, keeping your skin hydrated.
Learn more about Punica Granatum Seed OilThis is a botanical extract from the rosemary plant (the same one you cook with). In skincare, it mostly works as a skin conditioning agent.
Its activity comes from a handful of polyphenols, carnosic acid, carnosol, and rosmarinic acid. Almost 90% of the antioxidant activity of this ingredient can be attributed to canosol and carnosic acid.
These compounds protect your skin two ways:
1) They fight off free radicals, or the unstable molecules from things like sun and pollution that age and damage skin.
2) They help calm inflammation by switching off the chemical signals that tell skin to get red and irritated.
Lab studies also suggest that rosmarinic acid may help protect collagen and slow sugar-related damage to it.
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review has concluded rosemary-derived ingredients to be safe when formulated to be non-sensitizing.
Rosemary can occasionally cause allergic contact dermatitis (due to carnosol), so be sure to patch test if you have reactive or fragrance-sensitive skin.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractTocopherol 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
