What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Adesmia Boronioides Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningVegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Antioxidant
Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract
AntimicrobialCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicTocopherol
Antioxidant
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides
Skin Conditioning
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Triolein
Skin Conditioning
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberHydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Parfum, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Adesmia Boronioides Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Squalane, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Vegetable Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Linoleic Acid, Lecithin, Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Triolein, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Hydroxycitronellal
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate
Surfactant
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Sea Water
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Pleiogynium Timoriense Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPodocarpus Elatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningKappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Antioxidant
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRaphanus Sativus Root Extract
AstringentSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Polyquaternium-10
Polyquaternium-73
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium PCA, Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Sea Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Parfum, Pleiogynium Timoriense Fruit Extract, Podocarpus Elatus Fruit Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Raphanus Sativus Root Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-73, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Caramel, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Corallina Officinalis Extract is from the red seaweed, Corallina Officinalis. This seaweed is found all over the world but is most common in the rocky shores of Great Britain and Ireland.
Corallina Officinalis Extract contains antioxidant and emollient properties.
Extracted polysaccharides, galactose and xylose, in red algae showed antioxidant activity. Antioxidants help with anti-aging by neutralizing free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and DNA. Galactose is also a PHA.
Corallina Officinalis is structurally similar to coral due to its high calcium content.
Learn more about Corallina Officinalis ExtractCurcuma Longa Root Extract comes from the rhizome (underground stem) of the turmeric plant.
While the official EU Cosing Database lists this ingredient as a fragrance, it actually does more than give products a scent.
This ingredient contains a group of yellow pigments called curcuminoids (mostly curcumin) that give it genuine antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity in skin.
Reviews of topical clinical studies have found turmeric/curcumin to be generally well-tolerated and useful across conditions like eczema and mild inflammation.
One thing working in its favor is that curcumin barely penetrates; in lab skin-permeation testing, the curcuminoids mostly stayed in the outermost layer of skin. This is a good thing because its soothing and antioxidant activity is a surface-level job anyway.
At this time, industry data shows there's no single "correct" cosmetic percentage. It's used across a wide range depending on the product and varies from tiny fractions of a percent up to a few percent.
Allergy-wise, curcumin is a documented (but uncommon) contact allergen. It can also cross react with related plants, so anyone with a turmeric/ginger/cinnamon allergy or reactive skin should patch test first.
Learn more about Curcuma Longa Root ExtractHydroxycitronellal is a fragrance created from citronellal. The smell of hydroxycitronellal is often described as "citrus-like" or "melon-like".
Hydroxycitronellal is a known EU allergen and may cause irritation when applied to the skin.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The flowers of this tree are lilac colored.
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Flower ExtractThis ingredient is also known as neem leaf extract. It contains natural compounds like nimbidin, quercetin, and other polyphenols that give it antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory activity.
Lab studies have shown neem leaf extract can inhibit acne-related bacteria and help calm skin. Animal studies on wound gels using 1-3% neem leaf extract found it sped up healing without causing irritation.
A wound-healing study testing gels with the extract at 1%, 2%, and 3% concentrations and found none of them irritated the skin.
Most commercial products also use it in a similar low range (typically under 5%).
Allergy-wise, there are some case reports on neem oil causing allergic contact dermatitis so people with plant/botanical sensitivities may want to patch test first.
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractWe don't have a description for Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract yet.
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract comes from the Holy Basil plant. Holy Basil is native to India.
Holy Basil is rich in antioxidants due to its high romarinic acid, ferulic acid, and rutin content. This gives it skin brightening and soothing properties.
While Holy Basil has many claims to help fight acne, more research is needed.
One thing to note is the presence of tannins; tannins are naturally found in nature. However, this compound may be skin-sensitizing.
Learn more about Ocimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractParfum 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.
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