What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Prunus Avium Fruit
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingLonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTartaric Acid
Buffering
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Wine Extract
Antioxidant
Bromelain
Skin ConditioningMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Parfum
Masking
Malic Acid
Buffering
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentPrunus Serotina Bark Extract
MaskingVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Lycopene
Antioxidant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Prunus Avium Fruit, Glycerin, Water, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Tartaric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Wine Extract, Bromelain, Mandelic Acid, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Parfum, Malic Acid, Punica Granatum Extract, Prunus Serotina Bark Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Sodium Metabisulfite, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Lycopene, Alcohol, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, T-Butyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningCucurbita Pepo
Skin Conditioning
Alumina
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Triethanolamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingLactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningSodium Lactate
BufferingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Cinnamal
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cucurbita Pepo, Alumina, Glycerin, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Lactate, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, BHT, Sodium Hyaluronate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Cinnamal, Parfum
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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.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholCitric 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 AcidGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinParfum 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
