What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Glycereth-7 Triacetate
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Glycereth-18 Ethylhexanoate
Skin ConditioningDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventDipropylene Glycol
HumectantTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Myristyl Nicotinate
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Spiraea Ulmaria Extract
AstringentHydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
Skin ConditioningAsiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycereth-18
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCalcium Gluconate
HumectantT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Sodium Carbonate
BufferingDenatonium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Pentylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Glycereth-7 Triacetate, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Glycereth-18 Ethylhexanoate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Dipropylene Glycol, Tranexamic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Myristyl Nicotinate, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Adenosine, Asiaticoside, Ethoxydiglycol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycereth-18, Ethylhexylglycerin, Calcium Gluconate, T-Butyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Limonene, Sodium Carbonate, Denatonium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Salicylic Acid 2%
Masking
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-4
HumectantPPG-11 Stearyl Ether
EmollientParfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Beta-Caryophyllene
Masking
Camphor
Masking
Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Coumarin
Perfuming
Eucalyptus Globulus Oil
Eugenia Caryophyllus Oil
Eugenol
Perfuming
Eugenyl Acetate
Masking
Geraniol
Perfuming
Geranyl Acetate
Perfuming
Lavandula Oil/Extract
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Pinene
Masking
Terpineol
Masking
Salicylic Acid 2%, Alcohol, Water, PEG-4, PPG-11 Stearyl Ether, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Beta-Caryophyllene, Camphor, Cinnamal, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Coumarin, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Oil, Eugenol, Eugenyl Acetate, Geraniol, Geranyl Acetate, Lavandula Oil/Extract, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Menthol, Pinene, Terpineol
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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 LimoneneWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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