What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Zinc Pyrithione
Antiseborrhoeic
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPiroctone Olamine
Preservative
Climbazole
Antimicrobial
Sodium Oleth Sulfate
Cleansing
Magnesium Laureth-8 Sulfate
Cleansing
Magnesium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Methylparaben
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Magnesium Oleth Sulfate
Cleansing
Propylparaben
Preservative
Polyquaternium-10
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
Masking
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Polynaphthalenesulfonate
Emulsion StabilisingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Formic Acid
Preservative
Citronellol
Perfuming
Glucose
Humectant
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLactic Acid
Buffering
Achillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Betula Alba Juice
AstringentRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialUrtica Dioica Extract
AstringentSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentBetula Alba Leaf Extract
AstringentAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Calcium Pantothenate
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantTartaric Acid
Buffering
Inositol
Humectant
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Propylene Glycol, PEG-3 Distearate, Phenoxyethanol, Zinc Pyrithione, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Piroctone Olamine, Climbazole, Sodium Oleth Sulfate, Magnesium Laureth-8 Sulfate, Magnesium Laureth Sulfate, Parfum, Methylparaben, Allantoin, Citric Acid, Magnesium Oleth Sulfate, Propylparaben, Polyquaternium-10, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Ethoxydiglycol, Benzyl Salicylate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Polynaphthalenesulfonate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Alcohol, Formic Acid, Citronellol, Glucose, DMDM Hydantoin, Cellulose Gum, Lactic Acid, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Betula Alba Juice, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Urtica Dioica Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Betula Alba Leaf Extract, Alcohol Denat., Calcium Pantothenate, CI 42090, Caramel, CI 19140, Tartaric Acid, Inositol
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Dimethicone
Emollient
Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Dicetyldimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingCoco-Betaine
Cleansing
Hydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Chloride
MaskingHydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Steareth-6
EmulsifyingAcetic Acid
BufferingPEG-100 Stearate
Trideceth-10
CleansingTrideceth-3
EmulsifyingTrisodium Hedta
Limonene
Perfuming
Candelilla Cera
Emollient
Linalool
Perfuming
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Amodimethicone
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Chloride, Dimethicone, Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone, Cetyl Esters, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Isopropyl Alcohol, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Coco-Betaine, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Sodium Chloride, Hydroxycitronellal, Phenoxyethanol, Steareth-6, Acetic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Trideceth-10, Trideceth-3, Trisodium Hedta, Limonene, Candelilla Cera, Linalool, Isopropyl Myristate, Amodimethicone, Cetrimonium Chloride, Hexyl Cinnamal, Parfum
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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.
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 AcidHexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalLinalool 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.
Water. 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
