What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Stearate
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningZea Mays Cob Powder
AbrasiveParfum
MaskingSilica
AbrasiveWater
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingLactic Acid
BufferingSqualane
EmollientCrambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientEthyl Linoleate
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningEthyl Oleate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant2-Methyl 5-Cyclohexylpentanol
Skin ConditioningLimonene
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingEthylhexyl Stearate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Zea Mays Cob Powder, Parfum, Silica, Water, Decyl Glucoside, Lactic Acid, Squalane, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ethyl Linoleate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Ethyl Oleate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, 2-Methyl 5-Cyclohexylpentanol, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool, Citral
Sucrose
HumectantCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientBertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil
EmollientTheobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialTriisononanoin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Se
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingStearalkonium Bentonite
Gel FormingPolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingPropylene Carbonate
SolventBHT
AntioxidantQuartz
AbrasiveWater
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantCoumarin
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingSucrose, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Triisononanoin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Parfum, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Polysorbate 80, Propylene Carbonate, BHT, Quartz, Water, Tocopherol, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
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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 ParfumTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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