What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialWater
Skin ConditioningPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
CleansingLauryl Betaine
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Erythritol
Humectant
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-10
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Cupressus Sempervirens Oil
Masking
Abies Sibirica Oil
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantLimonene
Perfuming
Glycerin
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMalt Extract
Skin ProtectingCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAmber Powder
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Sodium Acetate
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Water, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Lauryl Betaine, Propanediol, Sodium Chloride, Erythritol, Lauryl Glucoside, Salicylic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Arginine, Biotin, Panthenol, Caffeine, Polyquaternium-10, Caprylyl Glycol, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Butylene Glycol, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Cupressus Sempervirens Oil, Abies Sibirica Oil, Niacinamide, Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Limonene, Glycerin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Malt Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Amber Powder, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Disodium EDTA, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium Acetate, 1,2-Hexanediol
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract
HumectantElaeis Guineensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seedcake Extract
Skin ConditioningTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride
Betaine
Humectant
Citronellol
Perfuming
Disodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGeraniol
Perfuming
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Inulin
Skin ConditioningLaureth-4
Emulsifying
Linalool
Perfuming
Methyl Gluceth-10
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-10
Polyquaternium-47
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate
AntimicrobialSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
C11-15 Pareth-7
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract, Elaeis Guineensis Fruit Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seedcake Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride, Betaine, Citronellol, Disodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Geraniol, Glycol Distearate, Inulin, Laureth-4, Linalool, Methyl Gluceth-10, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-47, Potassium Sorbate, Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Trideceth-6, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, C11-15 Pareth-7, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, 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.
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
Caprylyl 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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinPolyquaternium-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-10Chances 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
