What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ananas Sativus Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingAlgin
Masking
Curcuma Longa Root Oil
Perfuming
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ananas Sativus Fruit Juice, Water, Coco-Glucoside, Glycerin, Betaine, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Oleate, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, Algin, Curcuma Longa Root Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Maltodextrin, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingCoconut Alcohol
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Oleyl Lactate
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Maris Limus Extract
Skin ProtectingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningCymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningCananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil
Masking
Curcuma Longa Root Oil
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Decyl Glucoside, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Coco-Glucoside, Coconut Alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Oleyl Lactate, Citric Acid, Maris Limus Extract, Xanthan Gum, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Water, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil comes from the ylang-ylang flower, Cananga odorata.
Ylang-ylang oil has slight antibacterial, antioxidant and antifungal properties. However, it also contains a number of sensitizing ingredients such as geraniol, limonene, linalool and benzyl benzoate. These compounds are known EU allergens.
The composition of this ingredient depends on the source. Luxury perfumes tend to use higher grade ylang-ylang for their fragrance. Lower grade ylang-ylang is less fragrant.
Learn more about Cananga Odorata Flower OilCitric 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 AcidCoco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away.
This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideCurcuma Longa Root Oil is a fragrance and is an oil.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinThis oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
