What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Ammonium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamide Methyl Mea
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sorbitol
Humectant
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentVinegar
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Hydroxylated Lanolin
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
MaskingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Sulfate
Sodium Citrate
BufferingLaureth-2
CleansingPolyquaternium-10
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Lanolate
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Laureth-3
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Acetate
BufferingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-55
Octanediol
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sorbitol, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Vinegar, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Coco-Glucoside, Hydroxylated Lanolin, Sodium Chloride, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Sulfate, Sodium Citrate, Laureth-2, Polyquaternium-10, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Lanolate, Citric Acid, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Laureth-3, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Acetate, Pentylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-55, Octanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract 32.8%
Perfuming
Water
Skin ConditioningMentha Haplocalix Extract
MaskingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicBetaine
Humectant
Hyssopus Officinalis Extract
MaskingTrigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyquaternium-10
Limonene
Perfuming
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycerin
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Sodium Acetate
BufferingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract 32.8%, Water, Mentha Haplocalix Extract, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Chloride, Lauryl Glucoside, Salicylic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Panthenol, Biotin, Betaine, Hyssopus Officinalis Extract, Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Caffeine, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyquaternium-10, Limonene, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Malt Extract, Glycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium Acetate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
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 GlycolGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinIsopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.
This ingredient is an astringent alcohol. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin as they high amounts may strip away your skin's natural oils.
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 Isopropyl AlcoholLimonene 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 LimoneneMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract comes from the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae. This tea tree is native to Australia.
Tea Leaf extract contains antimicrobial and anti-acne properties.
This ingredient has perfuming properties and contains linalool and limonene. These fragrance and terpinen components can cause skin sensitivity.
Learn more about the benefits of Tea Tree Oil here.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf ExtractPolyquaternium-10 is an ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose. It is a white and granular powder used as a film-former and anti-static agent.
This ingredient is commonly found in hair conditioning products. According to a manufacturer, its positive charge makes it great for absorbing hair proteins. The manufacturer also states this ingredient helps with curl retention.
For haircare friends: this ingredient is not a silicone.
Learn more about Polyquaternium-10We don't have a description for Sodium Acetate yet.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt. This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideSodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
This ingredient hasn’t been shown in studies to feed fungal acne yeast.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateWater. 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
