What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
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
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vinegar
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Olea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLuffa Cylindrica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningActinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventSodium Chloride
MaskingPolyquaternium-10
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Cocamide Mea
Emulsifying
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Vinegar, Decyl Glucoside, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methylpropanediol, Sodium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Allantoin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Cocamide Mea, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Citric Acid, Parfum
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
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin (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 GlycerinMelaleuca 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-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.
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 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
