What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC13-15 Alkane
SolventCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
Emollient
Keratin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Quercus Petraea Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-34
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Dipeptide-52
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningLinum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Quaternium-95
UV AbsorberHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingJojoba Esters
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Emulsifying
Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
Emollient
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientMyristyl Glucoside
CleansingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion Stabilising
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Rice Protein/Siloxysilicate
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Linseed Seed
HumectantSodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantPopulus Tremuloides Bark Extract
AntiseborrhoeicTocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Itaconic Acid
AntimicrobialSodium Phytate
ChelatingOryza Sativa Seed Protein
Antioxidant
Xylitol
Humectant
Phytic Acid
Chelating
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningCalcium Gluconate
HumectantCaprylic Acid
CleansingParfum
Masking
Galactoarabinan
Gluconolactone
Chelating
Trehalose
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, C13-15 Alkane, Coconut Alkanes, Propanediol, Glycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Keratin, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Squalane, Quercus Petraea Fruit Extract, Copper Tripeptide-34, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-52, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Arginine, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Quaternium-95, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Oryza Sativa Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract, Lauryl Glucoside, Jojoba Esters, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Myristyl Glucoside, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Rice Protein/Siloxysilicate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Phospholipids, Hydrolyzed Linseed Seed, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Itaconic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Oryza Sativa Seed Protein, Xylitol, Phytic Acid, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract, Calcium Gluconate, Caprylic Acid, Parfum, Galactoarabinan, Gluconolactone, Trehalose, Maltodextrin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Phosphate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Salicylate, Coumarin, Limonene, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Zea Mays Germ Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Zea Mays Germ Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Coumarin, Benzyl Alcohol, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Parfum
Reviews
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Coumarins are a group of substances found naturally in plants. There are over 1300 types of coumarins identified. It has a natural vanilla scent.
Coumarin is an identified EU known allergy, meaning it may cause an allergic reaction when applied to the skin.
In many countries, coumarin is banned as a food additive. However, it can be found in soaps, tobacco products, and some alcohol drinks.
Plants use coumarins as a chemical defense. Some plants that have coumarins include lavender, tonka beans, and yellow clovers.
Learn more about CoumarinLimonene is the compound that gives citrus peel its smell.
In skincare, it shows up as a standalone fragrance ingredient or as a natural compound of citrus and other essential oils.
You'll typically see this ingredient used in very small amounts; anything above 0.001% in a leave-on product or 0.01% in a rinse-off has to be named on the label in the EU. The citrus oils that carry it sit around 0.5-1% in a finished formula.
Fresh limonene is a weak allergen; the real issue is that it slowly reacts with air and then breaks down from oxidation to create hydroperoxides (which are strong sensitizers). This is why suppliers are required to keep the peroxide value below 20 mmol.
Positive reactions in people being investigated for eczema vary:
It's worth skipping if you have a known fragrance allergy or a compromised barrier, but the risk is low for most people.
Older or long-opened products are also more likely to bother you than fresh ones due to oxidation.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a small, naturally occurring scent molecule found in plants like lavender, coriander, bergamot, and more.
It is one of the two most-used fragrance ingredients in cosmetics and added purely for smell. Since it's not used for a skin benefit, there's no "effective dose". Concentration depends on the fragrance load of the product.
The EU requires it to be named on the label above 0.001% in leave-on and 0.01% in rinse-off products.
Fresh linalool is a weak sensitizer but air exposure turns some of it into hydroperoxides, which are strong sensitizers. Those oxidation products are the actual allergy concern.
Patch-test clinics see positive reactions to linalool hydroperoxides in about 4% to 12% of dermatitis patients depending on country and test concentration.
Resassuringly, one analytical study found hydroperoxide levels in real fragranced products to be orders of magnitude below what induced sensitization in animal studies with no evidence of oxidation building up during normal storage.
The practical takeaway is that linalool is fine for most people but worth avoiding if you have a confirmed fragrance contact allergy or a badly compromised barrier.
Products stored a long time after opening are also the high-risk scenario since that is when oxidation happens.
The scent of linalool is described as 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 ParfumTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
