What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingParfum
Masking
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingCrambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingPolyquaternium-7
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride
Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Hedera Helix Extract
AntimicrobialArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Ethyl Oleate
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract
Cosmetic ColorantSqualane
Emollient
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Parfum, Decyl Glucoside, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil, Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Polyquaternium-7, Panthenol, PEG-150 Distearate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride, Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract, Hedera Helix Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Ethyl Linoleate, Ethyl Oleate, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract, Squalane, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Coco-Betaine
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-10
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Linalool
Perfuming
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingSodium Acetate
BufferingHydroxypropyltrimonium Lemon Protein
HumectantIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citrus Grandis
Citrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Coco-Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Hexylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Linalool, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hcl, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citric Acid, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Sodium Acetate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Lemon Protein, Isopropyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Grandis, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide
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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.
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidParfum 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
Tocopherol (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
