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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningVp/Va Copolymer
Butane
Isobutane
Propane
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyquaternium-11
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Cocamidopropylamine Oxide
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Coumarin
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-46
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Oryza Sativa Seed Water
Antimicrobial
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Jojoba Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Oil
Limonene
Perfuming
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Lavandula Oil/Extract
Linalool
Perfuming
Pinene
Masking
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Camphor
Masking
Beta-Caryophyllene
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Terpineol
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-46, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Benzoate, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Parfum, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Oryza Sativa Seed Water, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Saccharomyces Ferment, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Jojoba Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Phenylpropanol, Propanediol, Tocopherol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Biotin, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil, Limonene, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Lavandula Oil/Extract, Linalool, Pinene, Linalyl Acetate, Camphor, Beta-Caryophyllene, Citral, Terpineol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric 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 AcidLinalool 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 LinaloolParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Polysorbate 20 is a gentle, water-soluble emulsifier and mild surfactant. It stops oil and water from separating to keep your formulas blended and stable.
It also acts as a mild penetration enhancer by helping active ingredients absorb slightly better.
The common safety discussion around this ingredient involves a manufacturing byproduct called 1,4-dioxane.
Trace amounts can form during production but the EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has concluded that levels at/below 10 ppm in finished products are safe (commercial products consistently fall within acceptable margins).
True allergic reactions are uncommon and the CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be safe as used in cosmetics.
Because it is derived from lauric acid, it may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
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