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Water
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
EmollientCera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
HumectantLanolin Alcohol
EmollientParaffin
PerfumingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Sulfate
Decyl Oleate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientAluminum Stearates
EmollientCitric Acid
BufferingMagnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantLimonene
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCinnamyl Alcohol
PerfumingParfum
MaskingWater, Paraffinum Liquidum, Cera Microcristallina, Glycerin, Lanolin Alcohol, Paraffin, Panthenol, Magnesium Sulfate, Decyl Oleate, Octyldodecanol, Aluminum Stearates, Citric Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Limonene, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Citronellol, Benzyl Benzoate, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientSqualane
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientSodium Lactate
BufferingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientLactic Acid
BufferingSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingElettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingEugenol
PerfumingWater, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Lactate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Lactic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Eugenol
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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.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinLimonene 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water