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Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolysorbate 40
EmulsifyingCetyl Alcohol
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantDimethicone
EmollientMyristyl Alcohol
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Jojoba Esters
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantCitrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
MaskingCinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf Oil
MaskingValeriana Officinalis Root Oil
MaskingFerula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
AntimicrobialCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingTartaric Acid
BufferingLactic Acid
BufferingSalicylic Acid
MaskingBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicCastanea Sativa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantCI 77220
Cosmetic ColorantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningSucrose
HumectantElaeis Guineensis Oil
EmollientHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Butter
Skin ConditioningHypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingLinoleic Acid
CleansingGelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin ProtectingSqualene
EmollientPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningTocotrienols
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTrehalose
HumectantSodium PCA
HumectantArginine
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantCeteareth-20
CleansingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingSodium Dehydroacetate
PreservativePhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Methyl Trimethicone, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polysorbate 40, Cetyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Myristyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Jojoba Esters, Glycerin, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf Oil, Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil, Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Citronellol, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Biotin, Castanea Sativa Seed Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, CI 77220, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sucrose, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Butter, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Linoleic Acid, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Squalene, Phospholipids, Phytosterols, Tocotrienols, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Trehalose, Sodium PCA, Arginine, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Ceteareth-20, Hexylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol
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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 CitralCitronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolGlycerin 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