What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Corylus Avellana Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Dicaprylyl Ether, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Corylus Avellana Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Parfum, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Ascorbic Acid, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Oenocarpus Bataua Fruit Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Zea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 40800
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Coco-Caprylate, Parfum, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil, Oenocarpus Bataua Fruit Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Zea Mays Oil, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethiconol, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Coumarin, Limonene, CI 40800
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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.
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 LimoneneParfum 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 ParfumRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, the fragrance components are usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid, a compound found in rosemary leaf, has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
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
