What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Coco-Betaine
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Artemisia Caruifolia Powder
Abrasive
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Polyquaternium-67
Sodium Acetate
BufferingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Water, Coconut Acid, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Betaine, Myristic Acid, Sodium Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Artemisia Caruifolia Powder, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Sodium Chloride, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Dextrin, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Polyquaternium-67, Sodium Acetate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Limonene, Citral, Geraniol, Linalool, Citronellol
Salicylic Acid 2%
Masking
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Triethanolamine
BufferingAmyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Geraniol
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Salicylic Acid 2%, Alcohol Denat., Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Arginine, Sodium Hydroxide, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Parfum, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Triethanolamine, Amyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Limonene, Benzoic Acid, Geraniol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citronellol, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Citral, Benzyl Benzoate
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCitral is the molecule responsible for the fresh lemon scent in lemon, lime, and lemongrass. It is a fragrance ingredient that can be created from plant essential oils or synthetically.
Though Citral has documented antimicrobial activity against acne bacteria (which is where the marketing claims about it being good for acne-prone skin originate), real formulas use it at fragrance-level concentrations under 1% so there's likely no skin benefit.
You should know this ingredient is a known EU fragrance allergen.
Animal studies classifies this ingredient as a weak-to-moderate skin sensitizer and clinical patch testing on eczema patients confirmed it to be both a contact allergen and irritant.
The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.
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 CitralCitronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolGeraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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 LimoneneLinalool 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 LinaloolWater. 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
