What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPropylene Glycol
HumectantCoco-Glucoside
CleansingAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingGlycolic Acid
BufferingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
CleansingNiacinamide
SmoothingLactic Acid
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningIlex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract
PerfumingPassiflora Edulis Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingAscorbyl Glucoside
AntioxidantCaffeine
Skin ConditioningCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
ExfoliatingPhytic Acid
Tocopherol
AntioxidantBisabolol
AntioxidantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
BufferingCoconut Acid
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingTrideceth-9
EmulsifyingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCI 40800
Cosmetic ColorantChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSalicylic Acid
MaskingSodium Benzoate
MaskingParfum
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Coco-Glucoside, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Niacinamide, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Juice, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Caffeine, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Phytic Acid, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Coconut Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Chloride, Trideceth-9, Limonene, Linalool, CI 40800, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Diglycerin
HumectantSodium Palmitate
CleansingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentAllantoin
Skin ConditioningPapain
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningSucrose Stearate
EmollientSodium Metabisulfite
AntioxidantCholesterol
EmollientPalmitic Acid
EmollientCholesteryl Macadamiate
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingHydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningCaesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningKappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantParfum
MaskingZea Mays Starch, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Diglycerin, Sodium Palmitate, Maltodextrin, Allantoin, Papain, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Sucrose Stearate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Cholesterol, Palmitic Acid, Cholesteryl Macadamiate, Stearic Acid, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Saccharide Isomerate, Gluconolactone, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Water, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, 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.
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract comes from the papaya fruit. Papayas were first domesticated in Mexico and Central America.
This fruit extract contains papain and chymopapain, two types of enzymes. These enzyme have exfoliating and anti-inflammatory properties. One study shows papain may help reduce scarring.
Papaya is also a rich source of antioxidants. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. This may help protect against signs of aging. One antioxidant present in papayas is lycopene.
Papaya also contains Vitamin A, also known as retinol.
While papaya is used as an ingredient to help lighten skin, research is limited on this.
The seeds of papaya have been found to have anti-fungal activity.
Learn more about Carica Papaya Fruit ExtractParfum 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 ParfumWater. 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