What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
EmulsifyingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCitrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantifolia Oil
CleansingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingCitrus Nobilis Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
AstringentSalvia Sclarea Oil
MaskingEthylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientHydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
EmollientGlyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate
EmulsifyingCalophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
AntimicrobialBambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder
AbrasivePolyglyceryl-3 Caprate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantPolyglyceryl-4 Cocoate
EmollientGlyceryl Undecylenate
EmollientGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingRosa Damascena Flower Oil
MaskingCedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
MaskingSalvia Sclarea Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder, Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-4 Cocoate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Glycine Soja Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citrus 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 OilLavandula Angustifolia Oil is more commonly known as lavender essential oil. It is considered a fragrancing ingredient.
Lavender imparts a famous scent. While the smell is lovely, this ingredient and may sensitize skin in topical products. This is because about 85% of the oil is made up of linalool and linalyl acetate.
When exposed to air, these two compounds become strong allergens. This ingredient exhibits cytotoxicity at low concentrations; amounts of 0.25% have been shown to damage skin cells.
A study from Japan found this ingredient caused lavender sensitivity after widespread exposure.
Lavender essential oil has some antimicrobial, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. However, the cons of this ingredient may outweight the pros.
More research is needed to confirm lavender essential oil's effects when used in aromatherapy.
Lavandula Angustifolia is known as the English Lavender and famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.
Learn more about Lavandula Angustifolia OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is an essential oil also known as rosemary essential oil. In skincare, it is a skin conditioning agent and also acts as a natural fragrance that gives products a fresh/herby smell.
The oil is a mix of over 100 volatile compounds with 1,8-cineole, α-pinene, camphor, and verbenone usually leading the pack.
Lab studies credit this oil with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activity. Some research even show rosemary compounds calming acne-related inflammation.
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) has concluded rosemary-derived ingredients to be safe when formulated to be nonsensitizing.
Since this is a fragrant essential oil, the main concern is for fragrance-sensitive folks.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilThis ingredient is more commonly known as clary sage essential oil.
The two main active components in clary sage essential oil are linalool and linalyl acetate.
A patch test is recommended before use, especially for sensitive skin. This ingredient should be diluted as part of a formulation and not applied directly.
Learn more about Salvia Sclarea Oil