What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialPropanediol
SolventSucrose Laurate
EmollientCitrus Limon Fruit Oil
AstringentSucrose Stearate
EmollientPapain
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentZingiber Officinale Root Oil
MaskingBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientMontmorillonite
AbsorbentKaolin
AbrasiveBioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Oil
PerfumingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentFoeniculum Vulgare Oil
EmollientAbies Pectinata Oil
MaskingCymbopogon Flexuosus Oil
MaskingEugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialDecyl Glucoside
CleansingSucrose Palmitate
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantLimonene
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingEugenol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Water, Lactobacillus Ferment, Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate, Propanediol, Sucrose Laurate, Citrus Limon Fruit Oil, Sucrose Stearate, Papain, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Montmorillonite, Kaolin, Bioflavonoids, Curcuma Longa Root Oil, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Foeniculum Vulgare Oil, Abies Pectinata Oil, Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Sucrose Palmitate, Mica, Limonene, Citral, Eugenol, Linalool, Geraniol
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialGlycerin
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Oleate Citrate
EmulsifyingCamellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Peel Oil
MaskingJasminum Officinale Oil
MaskingLavandula Hybrida Oil
EmollientVetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
MaskingPopulus Tremuloides Bark Extract
AntiseborrhoeicCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Xanthan Gum, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sclerotium Gum, Water, Citric Acid, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLimonene 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 LinaloolWater. 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