What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Laureth-6 Carboxylic Acid
CleansingDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Polyquaternium-10
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Laureth-2
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether
SolventSorbitol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Tetrasodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Arginine
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Maleic Acid
BufferingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Cocamide Methyl Mea
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
EmulsifyingWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Laureth-6 Carboxylic Acid, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Benzoate, Laureth-2, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Salicylate, PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether, Sorbitol, Citric Acid, Hydroxycitronellal, Tetrasodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Disodium EDTA, Arginine, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, Maleic Acid, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Madecassoside, Tocopherol, Oleic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea, Cholesterol, Alcohol Denat., Cocamide Methyl Mea, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Coco-Sulfate
Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingCoco-Betaine
CleansingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Gigas Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAsarum Sieboldii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSophora Flavescens Root Extract
Antioxidant
Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCeratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract
MaskingRheum Palmatum Root Extract
AstringentDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMenthol
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Propylene Glycol Laurate
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Coco-Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside, Coco-Betaine, Caffeine, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Angelica Gigas Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Asarum Sieboldii Root Extract, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract, Rheum Palmatum Root Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Menthol, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Allantoin, Betaine, Propylene Glycol Laurate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, 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.
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl 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 AcidParfum 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 ParfumChances 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.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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
