What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Xylitol
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningVitex Agnus Castus Extract
AstringentChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
Masking
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Tromethamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Copaifera Officinalis Resin
MaskingCymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Xylitol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Vitex Agnus Castus Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Glucose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Trisiloxane, Dimethiconol, Octyldodeceth-16, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Carbomer, Arginine, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Copaifera Officinalis Resin, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
PEG-32
HumectantPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Tea-Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Surfactant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCitrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Arachidic Acid
Cleansing
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingCapric Acid
Cleansing
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Polyquaternium-7
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylamide Copolymer
Propanediol
Solvent
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
PEG-8
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Magnesium Nitrate
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Magnesium Chloride
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Lauric Acid, Stearic Acid, PEG-32, Potassium Hydroxide, Myristic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Tea-Lauryl Sulfate, PEG-100 Stearate, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Chloride, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Arachidic Acid, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Capric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-7, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylamide Copolymer, Propanediol, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, PEG-8, Carbomer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Magnesium Nitrate, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Beta-Glucan, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Magnesium Chloride, Methylisothiazolinone
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.
Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.
It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.
Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.
A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.
Learn more about CarbomerCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is the oil from the bergamot orange and is primarily used as a fragrance. It has a "fresh" and "bright orange" scent.
The main aroma compounds found in this ingredient are limonene (~27-52%), linalool (~2-22%), and linalyl acetate (~27-40%). These are known EU fragrance allergens.
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.
When used topically, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is a photosensitizer due to the furanocoumarin content. Furanocoumarins absorb UV-A and cause phytophotodermatitis; this can look like redness, blistering, and lasting brown pigmentation on sun-exposed skin.
Due to this, this ingredient is capped at 0.4% in leave-on products applied to sun exposed skin.
Many modern formulas used a "furanocoumarin-free" version that sidesteps the phototoxicity issue, but still contains the fragrance allergens.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil is oil from the peel of an orange fruit.
Limonene and linalool make up the majority of oils from citrus peels. Limonene has a "citrus" fragrance. Citrus peels also contain flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties.
Citrus peel is also a rich source of flavonoids. Flavonoids are natural antioxidants and help protect your skin against damage. Flavonoids are a group of compounds naturally found in vegetables and fruits.
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 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin
