What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialHomosalate
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV AbsorberHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberOlea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingRhus Verniciflua Peel Cera
EmollientShorea Robusta Resin
TonicTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantMentha Piperita Oil
MaskingAmmonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientLimonene
PerfumingCitric Acid
BufferingRicinus Communis Seed Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Homosalate, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Octocrylene, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Cera, Shorea Robusta Resin, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Mentha Piperita Oil, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Glycine Soja Oil, Limonene, Citric Acid
Cera Alba
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientC10-18 Triglycerides
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingMel
EmollientCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
MaskingCamelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningOleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantCitrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingCitral
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingCera Alba, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Lecithin, C10-18 Triglycerides, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Mel, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tocopherol, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Propolis Extract, Citric Acid, Citral, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene
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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.
This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCitric 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 AcidLimonene 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 Limonene