What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Sea Salt
Abrasive
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialWater
Skin ConditioningPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Betaine
CleansingLauryl Betaine
CleansingZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Menthol
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Abies Sibirica Oil
Masking
Cupressus Sempervirens Oil
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Verbena Officinalis Extract
EmollientStyrax Benzoin Resin Extract
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantLimonene
Perfuming
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAmber Powder
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sea Salt, Sodium Chloride, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Water, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glycerin, Coco-Betaine, Lauryl Betaine, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Caffeine, Panthenol, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Menthol, Salicylic Acid, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Abies Sibirica Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens Oil, Niacinamide, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Verbena Officinalis Extract, Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Limonene, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Amber Powder, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrated Silica
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Starch
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningHexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Creatine
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingParfum
Masking
Tetrasodium EDTA
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Sulfate
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
CI 73360
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Hydrated Silica, Glycerin, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Betaine, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Hexapeptide-11, Panthenol, Creatine, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Synthetic Wax, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Coco-Glucoside, Parfum, Tetrasodium EDTA, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Sulfate, Benzophenone-4, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Benzyl Salicylate, CI 73360, CI 77891, CI 17200
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolChances 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
