What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Acrylates Copolymer
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether
CleansingCitrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Fucus Vesiculosus
Skin ConditioningAlgae
Skin Conditioning
Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingSea Water
HumectantSodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Lauroyl Glycinate
CleansingSodium PCA
Humectant
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
2,6-Dimethyl-7-Octen-2-Ol
Masking
Alpha-Ionone
Perfuming
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Beta-Ionone
Perfuming
Camphor
Masking
Cis-3-Hexenyl Acetate
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Commiphora Myrrha Oil
Masking
Decanal
MaskingDodecahydro-Tetramethylnaphthofuran
Perfuming
Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
Antimicrobial
Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil
Masking
Gamma-Octalactone
Perfuming
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Lauraldehyde
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Methyl Benzoate
Perfuming
Methylbenzyl Acetate
Masking
Non-2-Enal
Perfuming
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingRose Ketone-4
Perfuming
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Schinus Molle Oil
Masking
Thuja Plicata Wood Oil
Masking
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Undecylenal
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Glyceryl Laurate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Propanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Fucus Vesiculosus, Algae, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Sea Water, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauroyl Glycinate, Sodium PCA, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, 2,6-Dimethyl-7-Octen-2-Ol, Alpha-Ionone, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Beta-Ionone, Camphor, Cis-3-Hexenyl Acetate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Commiphora Myrrha Oil, Decanal, Dodecahydro-Tetramethylnaphthofuran, Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil, Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil, Gamma-Octalactone, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Lauraldehyde, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Methyl Benzoate, Methylbenzyl Acetate, Non-2-Enal, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Phenethyl Alcohol, Rose Ketone-4, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Schinus Molle Oil, Thuja Plicata Wood Oil, Triethyl Citrate, Undecylenal
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Phytate
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Abies Sibirica Oil
Masking
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Water, Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate, Coco-Glucoside, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Chloride, Niacinamide, Tocopherol, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Phytate, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Abies Sibirica Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
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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.
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 OilGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLavandula 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 OilPyrus Malus Fruit Extract is extract from Apples. Apples are rich in Vitamin C, sugars, and antioxidants.
The sugar in Apples are humectants and help hydrate the skin. On top of that, apples also contain some acids, such as malic acid. These acids may have a mild exfoliating effect.
Last, the phytochemicals found in apples are strong antioxidants. These antioxidants help with anti-aging as they protect your skin cells against oxidative damage.
Learn more about Pyrus Malus Fruit ExtractChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt. This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
