Here's our breakdown of the notable ingredients, benefits, and concerns we determined from the ingredients in this product. Click any item to learn more.

Concerns

Drying (2)

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Irritating (2)

Rosacea (3)

Eczema (3)

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

Ingredients Overview

Here's our quick-to-read summary of the ingredients in this product. Keep scrolling if you'd like to learn more about what each ingredient does!

Ingredient

Com. / Irr. Rating

Features

Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent

Masking, Perfuming

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Masking, Perfuming

Masking, Tonic

Masking, Perfuming

Masking

Solvent

Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Perfuming

Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Masking, Perfuming

Perfuming

Masking, Perfuming, Tonic

Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Masking, Perfuming

Masking

Masking, Perfuming

Masking

Masking, Perfuming

Humectant, Solvent

Masking

Perfuming

Masking

Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Perfuming

Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Masking, Skin Conditioning, Tonic

Masking, Skin Conditioning

Masking

Perfuming

Masking, Perfuming

Perfuming

Masking, Solvent

Masking, Perfuming

Perfuming, Preservative, Solvent

Perfuming

Perfuming, Tonic

Perfuming

Perfuming, Solvent

Perfuming

Ingredients Explained

This product contains 48 ingredients. Click on any ingredient to learn more about it

Alcohol Denat.

What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.

Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.

One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.

Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

Learn more about Alcohol Denat.

Parfum

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. 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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

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.

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Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Farnesene

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Farnesene is a fragrance.

Ethylene Brassylate

What it does: Masking, Tonic

We don't have a description for Ethylene Brassylate.

Ethyl Linalool

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Ethyl Linalool is a fragrance.

Linalyl Acetate

What it does: Masking

We don't have a description for Linalyl Acetate.

Isoamyl Acetate

What it does: Solvent

We don't have a description for Isoamyl Acetate.

Gamma-Undecalactone

What it does: Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Gamma-Undecalactone is a fragrance.

Gamma-Decalactone

What it does: Perfuming

Gamma-Decalactone is a fragrance.

Ethyl Decadienoate

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

We don't have a description for Ethyl Decadienoate.

Ethyl Trimethylcyclopentene Butenol

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Ethyl Trimethylcyclopentene Butenol is a fragrance.

Butene

What it does:

We don't have a description for Butene.

Tetrahydro-Methyl-Methylpropyl)-Pyran-4-Ol

What it does: Perfuming

Tetrahydro-Methyl-Methylpropyl)-Pyran-4-Ol is a fragrance.

2,4-Dimethyl-3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde

What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Tonic

2,4-Dimethyl-3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde is a fragrance.

3-Hexenol

What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

3-Hexenol is a fragrance.

Ethyl Hydroxypyrone

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Ethyl Hydroxypyrone is a fragrance.

Methylcyclopentadecenone

What it does: Masking

We don't have a description for Methylcyclopentadecenone.

Hexyl Acetate

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Hexyl Acetate is a fragrance.

Benzyl Acetate

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Benzyl Acetate is a fragrance.

Vanillin

What it does: Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

Vanillin is the main compound of the vanilla bean. It is naturally occuring but can also be artificially created.

This ingredient exhibits antioxidant properties but is also a known skin-irritant.

Vanillism is the term of contact-dermatitis associated with the vanilla plant. The sap of the vanilla plant triggers skin irritation, swelling, and redness.

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Methylbenzyl Acetate

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Methylbenzyl Acetate is a fragrance.

Trimethylbenzenepropanol

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Trimethylbenzenepropanol is a fragrance.

Peg-4

What it does: Humectant, Solvent

We don't have a description for Peg-4.

Methyl Anthranilate

What it does: Masking

We don't have a description for Methyl Anthranilate.

Trimethyl-Propylcyclohexanepropanol

What it does: Perfuming

Trimethyl-Propylcyclohexanepropanol is a fragrance.

Methyldihydrojasmonate

What it does: Masking

We don't have a description for Methyldihydrojasmonate.

Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes

What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes is a fragrance.

Heptanoic Acid

What it does: Perfuming

Heptanoic Acid is a fragrance.

Propenyl P-Cymene

What it does: Perfuming

Propenyl P-Cymene is a fragrance.

Dodecahydro-Tetramethylnaphthofuran

What it does: Perfuming

Dodecahydro-Tetramethylnaphthofuran is a fragrance.

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Citrus Limon Peel Oil is created from the peels of the lemon. It is used to add a lemon-scent to products. Lemon peel oil also has antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. However, it may also cause phototoxicity and sensitize skin.

Lemon peel oil contains limonene, a skin sensitizing ingredient. Another component is furanocoumarin, which induces phototoxicity in skin.

Furanocoumarins bind and destabilize your DNA to increase the rate of sunburn.

Most reputable companies will remove furanocoumarins from their formulations.

Learn more about Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning, Tonic

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil is an oil.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil is oil from the peel of an orange fruit.

Limonene and linalool make up the majority of oils from citrus peels. Limonene has a "citrus" fragrance. Citrus peels also contain flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties.

Citrus peel is also a rich source of flavonoids. Flavonoids are natural antioxidants and help protect your skin against damage. Flavonoids are a group of compounds naturally found in vegetables and fruits.

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 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil

What it does: Masking

Community Rating: Very Disliked

This ingredient is commonly known as Patchouli oil.

Patchouli exhibits slight antibacterial and antifungal activity from its patchoulol and alpha-patchoulene content.

However, it also contains known skin-irritating fragrances. A study from 2015 found limonene and camphor as active components of this ingredient.

Limonene and camphor are both known EU allergens.

Learn more about Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil

Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil

What it does: Masking

Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil is an oil.

Oxacycloheptadec-10-En-2-One

What it does: Perfuming

Oxacycloheptadec-10-En-2-One is a fragrance.

Pentadecalactone

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Pentadecalactone is a fragrance.

5,5,6-Trimethylbicyclohept-2-Ylcyclohexanol

What it does: Perfuming

5,5,6-Trimethylbicyclohept-2-Ylcyclohexanol is a fragrance.

Dipropylene Glycol

What it does: Masking, Solvent

Community Rating: Disliked

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.

As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.

Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.

Learn more about Dipropylene Glycol

Triethyl Citrate

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Community Rating: Disliked

Triethyl Citrate is a fragrance.

Benzyl Alcohol

What it does: Perfuming, Preservative, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.

Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.

Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.

Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.

Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.

Learn more about Benzyl Alcohol

Cinnamyl Alcohol

What it does: Perfuming

Cinnamyl Alcohol is derived from cinnamon and balsam. It oxidizes quickly when exposed to air.

Cinnamyl Alcohol is a known EU allergen. This means it may cause an allergic reaction when applied to the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be labeled separately on an ingredients list.

Geraniol

What it does: Perfuming, Tonic

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Geraniol 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)-

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Hexyl Cinnamal

What it does: Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Hexyl 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 Cinnamal

Hydroxycitronellal

What it does: Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Hydroxycitronellal is a fragrance created from citronellal. The smell of hydroxycitronellal is often described as "citrus-like" or "melon-like".

Hydroxycitronellal is a known EU allergen and may cause irritation when applied to the skin.

Limonene

What it does: Perfuming, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Limonene 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.

Learn more about Limonene

Linalool

What it does: Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

Learn more about Linalool

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