What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamide Mipa
Emulsifying
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Menthol
Masking
Polyquaternium-10
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
MaskingIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Laurate
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Polyquaternium-7
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVinegar
Disodium EDTA
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isopropanolamine
BufferingLauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Menthyl Lactate
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Rosa Canina Seed Extract
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningElettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
Masking
Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Jasminum Officinale Oil
Masking
Rose Flower Oil
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Oil
Masking
Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract
AstringentMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningFreesia Refracta Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPerilla Frutescens Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Lauryl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide Mipa, Decyl Glucoside, Glycol Distearate, Coco-Glucoside, Menthol, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Chloride, Isopropyl Myristate, Propylene Glycol Laurate, Sodium Benzoate, Trihydroxystearin, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dipropylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Polyquaternium-7, Lactobacillus Ferment, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Dextrin, Stearyl Alcohol, Mentha Piperita Oil, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Vinegar, Disodium EDTA, Myristyl Alcohol, Isopropanolamine, Lauryl Alcohol, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Menthyl Lactate, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Rosa Canina Seed Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Rose Flower Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Oil, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Perilla Frutescens Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropylamine Oxide
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Acrylates Copolymer
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
C13-15 Alkane
SolventGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-7
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycol Distearate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, C13-15 Alkane, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-7, Bisabolol, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aminomethyl Propanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Sodium 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.
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 AcidDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycol Distearate is an emulsifier and emollient that adds a "pearly" appearance to formulations.
That lustrous look you see in many shampoos is due to this ingredient: when cooled, it crystallizes into small platelets that reflect light to give products that rich, shimmering look.
This ingredient is considered safe at present practices of use and concentration and repeated insult patch test with 50% Glycol Distearate on 125 subjects found no evidence of skin irritation, hypersensitivity, or acute toxicity.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.1-10%.
Because it's an ester of stearic acid, it falls into the range that Malassezia likes to metabolize. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Glycol DistearatePolyquaternium-7 is a light to clear colored liquid. It is commonly found in haircare products for its film-forming and anti-static properties.
According to a manufacturer, it is a non-paraben and specially developed for negatively charged surfactant systems. This makes it a great hairstyle holder and helps to improve wet hair detangling without adding buildup.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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
