What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Germ Oil
Emollient
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningOryzanol
Skin ConditioningGold
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientStearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Squalane, Isostearyl Isostearate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Triheptanoin, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate, Oryza Sativa Germ Oil, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Oryzanol, Gold, Tocopherol, Propanediol, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Citral, Limonene, Linalool
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil
Emollient
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
Astringent
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Citral
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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 LinaloolTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
