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Water
Skin ConditioningSteareth-2
EmulsifyingParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Euglena Gracilis Extract
Skin ConditioningSteareth-21
CleansingDimethicone
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tea-Hydroiodide
BufferingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Curcuma Zedoaria Root Oil
Perfuming
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil
Masking
Tripeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Decapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Escin
TonicCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Foeniculum Vulgare Oil
Emollient
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf Oil
Masking
Piper Nigrum Seed Oil
Astringent
Limonene
Perfuming
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingLinalool
Perfuming
Cera Alba
Emollient
Eugenol
Perfuming
Arginine
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Cinnamal
Perfuming
Lecithin
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzoic Acid
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Water, Steareth-2, Paraffinum Liquidum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Euglena Gracilis Extract, Steareth-21, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tea-Hydroiodide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Curcuma Zedoaria Root Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil, Tripeptide-3, Decapeptide-2, Escin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Foeniculum Vulgare Oil, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf Oil, Piper Nigrum Seed Oil, Limonene, Carbomer, Linalool, Cera Alba, Eugenol, Arginine, Citral, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Cinnamal, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Disodium EDTA
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Juniperus Virginiana Wood Oil
Perfuming
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil
Masking
Crithmum Maritimum Oil
Origanum Majorana Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Limonene, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Wood Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil, Crithmum Maritimum Oil, Origanum Majorana Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil, Citronellol, Citral, Geraniol, Linalool
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citral is the molecule responsible for the fresh lemon scent in lemon, lime, and lemongrass. It is a fragrance ingredient that can be created from plant essential oils or synthetically.
Though Citral has documented antimicrobial activity against acne bacteria (which is where the marketing claims about it being good for acne-prone skin originate), real formulas use it at fragrance-level concentrations under 1% so there's likely no skin benefit.
You should know this ingredient is a known EU fragrance allergen.
Animal studies classifies this ingredient as a weak-to-moderate skin sensitizer and clinical patch testing on eczema patients confirmed it to be both a contact allergen and irritant.
The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.
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 CitralLimonene 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 LinaloolThis oil comes from the outer layer (bran) of rice grains. It is packed with skin-friendly fatty acids to soften and condition the skin while supporting your moisture barrier.
What makes it stand out from other plant oils is its naturally high concentration of gamma-oryzanol, a potent antioxidant. This antioxidant has shown some UV-absorptive properties in research.
Other antioxidants found in this oil include tocopherols, tocotrienols, and ferulic acid.
According to manufacturers, this oil has a lightweight texture that absorbs nicely.
The CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) has concluded this ingredient to be safe as used in cosmetics and it has not shown to be a skin sensitizer in testing (unless you have a known rice allergy).
Due to the fatty acids (primarily Oleic Acid ~40%, Linoleic Acid ~30%, and some Palmitic Acid), this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
In vitro studies have shown that Oleic Acid is one of the fatty acids that induce rapid Malassezia growth in lab settings.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa Bran OilThis ingredient is also known as sweet almond oil. It is a lightweight, cold-pressed oil from the ripe seeds of the sweet almond tree.
Sweet almond oil is rich in skin-nourishing fatty acids such as oleic acid (55-86%) and linolenic acid (7-35%).
As an emollient, it softens and hydrates skin by forming a thin barrier that locks in moisture.
Clinical studies have found it to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing. The CIR Expert Panel has evaluated the available safety data and concluded it is safe for topical use.
Because of the oleic acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
