What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialHomosalate
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Rhus Verniciflua Peel Cera
EmollientShorea Robusta Resin
TonicTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Ammonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Limonene
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ricinus 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
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Mel
EmollientCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citral
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Cera 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 a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
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
