What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningBetula Alba Juice
AstringentGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
BufferingGossypium Herbaceum Fruit Water
MaskingLactic Acid
BufferingIsoamyl Laurate
EmollientPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
AbrasiveSodium Hydroxide
BufferingNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Laurate
EmulsifyingGluconic Acid
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
MaskingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingCitrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
CleansingCitrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingSantalum Album Extract
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialSodium Riboflavin Phosphate
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Triethyl Citrate
MaskingIsododecane
EmollientPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantDimethylhydroxy Furanone
MaskingVanillin
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Betula Alba Juice, Gluconolactone, Glycolic Acid, Gossypium Herbaceum Fruit Water, Lactic Acid, Isoamyl Laurate, Potassium Hydroxide, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Silica, Sodium Hydroxide, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate, Gluconic Acid, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Santalum Album Extract, Glycerin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Riboflavin Phosphate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Triethyl Citrate, Isododecane, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Dimethylhydroxy Furanone, Vanillin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Linalool, Citral
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventPolysilicone-11
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingIsocetyl Stearate
EmollientMyristyl Alcohol
EmollientDipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ng
Skin ConditioningPisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin ConditioningTropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantifolia Oil
CleansingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Paradisi Peel Oil
MaskingMentha Piperita Oil
MaskingZingiber Officinale Root Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantMyristyl Glucoside
CleansingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Polyacrylate-13
Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningSucrose Palmitate
EmollientPolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingPolyisobutene
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlyceryl Linoleate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeCitric Acid
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCitral
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingWater, Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Glycerin, Propanediol, Polysilicone-11, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Polysorbate 20, Isocetyl Stearate, Myristyl Alcohol, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Adenosine, Ceramide Ng, Pisum Sativum Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Tocopherol, Myristyl Glucoside, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polyacrylate-13, Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract, Sucrose Palmitate, Polysorbate 80, Polyisobutene, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Linoleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Citral, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
Citral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.
The EU mandates Citral be listed separately as a fragrance. It is a known allergen and may cause contact dermatitis. Citral can also used as a masking ingredient.
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.
The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.
Learn more about CitralGlycerin 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 LinaloolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateWater. 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