What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDashmoola Extract
Nasturtium Officinale Leaf Extract
Masking
Grass-Hay Herb Extract
Perfuming
Pyrus Malus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Euryoides Leaf Extract
EmollientRosa Rugosa Leaf Extract
HumectantBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentMedicago Sativa Extract
TonicPhlox Drummondii Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin Conditioning
Thymus Vulgaris Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Chloride
Masking
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin, Water, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract, Dashmoola Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Leaf Extract, Grass-Hay Herb Extract, Pyrus Malus Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Camellia Euryoides Leaf Extract, Rosa Rugosa Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Medicago Sativa Extract, Phlox Drummondii Seed Extract, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Thymus Vulgaris Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lauryl Betaine, Citric Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Beta-Glucan, Allantoin, Fructooligosaccharides, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Maltodextrin, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingSalvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Aspergillus/Rice Ferment Extract
HumectantGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate Extract
Antioxidant
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingEthoxydiglycol
HumectantGlucose
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Phytate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Stearyl Alcohol, Lauryl Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, Coconut Acid, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Isethionate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, 2,3-Butanediol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Oryza Sativa Extract, Aspergillus/Rice Ferment Extract, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate Extract, Coco-Glucoside, Ethoxydiglycol, Glucose, Dipropylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Propanediol, Sodium Phytate, Ethylhexylglycerin
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.
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 preservatives
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCitric 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 AcidEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Fructooligosaccharides is an alternative sweetener. It is often derived from the blue agave plant.
This ingredient is a prebiotic and helps to hydrate the skin. Emerging studies are also showing fructooligosaccharides to have antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, Fructooligosaccharides helps draw moisture to the skin, helping to hydrate the skin.
Bananas, onions, garlic, asparagus, jícama, and leeks also contain fructooligosaccharides.
Learn more about FructooligosaccharidesGlycerin 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 GlycerinLauryl Betaine is a surfactant. It helps cleanse your skin by gathering oil, dirt, and other pollutants to be rinsed away.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
