What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Distearyldimonium Chloride
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Oleyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Methylparaben
Preservative
PEG-2m
Emulsion StabilisingPropylparaben
Preservative
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Quaternium-80
EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Silica
Abrasive
Cystine Bis-Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningDisodium Phosphate
BufferingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicLecithin
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Citrus Paradisi Peel Extract
Perfuming
Humulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialUrtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Phosphate
BufferingBHT
Antioxidant
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingVaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract
AstringentYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantEthylparaben
Preservative
Butylparaben
Masking
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Stearyl Alcohol, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Oleyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Methylparaben, PEG-2m, Propylparaben, Polysorbate 60, Quaternium-80, EDTA, Citric Acid, Limonene, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Silica, Cystine Bis-Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Disodium Phosphate, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Biotin, Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citrus Paradisi Peel Extract, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Sodium Phosphate, BHT, Acer Saccharum Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract, Yeast Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Maltodextrin, CI 42090, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
C13-15 Alkane
SolventPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningRicinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Betainate Acetate
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, C13-15 Alkane, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Isopentyldiol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Ricinoleic Acid, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Betainate Acetate, Sodium PCA, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Parfum, Citric Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Citronellol
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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.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. It is a primary fatty alcohol with a chain length above 12 carbons. A study from 2019 show Malassezia can feed on fatty alcohols in this range, so it may trigger fungal acne in those prone to it.
Learn more about Cetyl 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 AcidHydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseLimonene 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 LimoneneWater. 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
