What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLauramidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingBetaine
Humectant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Zanthoxylum Bungeanum Pericarp Extract
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Bislauramide Mea
EmollientHydroxypropyl Bisstearamide Mea
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Menthol
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Glycol Stearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyquaternium-7
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Trisodium Dicarboxymethyl Alaninate
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Lauramidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamide Mipa, Betaine, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Sodium Isethionate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Piroctone Olamine, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Zanthoxylum Bungeanum Pericarp Extract, Phytosterols, Hydroxypropyl Bislauramide Mea, Hydroxypropyl Bisstearamide Mea, Mentha Piperita Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Menthol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Glycol Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Coconut Acid, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-7, Stearic Acid, Trisodium Dicarboxymethyl Alaninate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingMethyl Gluceth-10
EmulsifyingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Polyquaternium-7
Acetamidoethoxyethanol
Humectant
Menthol
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialNasturtium Officinale Extract
Perfuming
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingNiacin
Smoothing
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-2 Cocoate
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-10
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingBlack Strap Powder
HumectantYogurt Powder
Ruby Powder
Skin ConditioningWater, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Methyl Gluceth-10, Glycol Distearate, Polyquaternium-7, Acetamidoethoxyethanol, Menthol, Mentha Piperita Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Panthenol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Niacin, Biotin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycereth-2 Cocoate, Polyquaternium-10, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Black Strap Powder, Yogurt Powder, Ruby Powder
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinThis tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
According to the book Journal of Profiles of Drug Substances, tea tree helps in reducing acne-causing bacteria such as Propionibacterium acnes. This is due to the Terpinen components of tea tree oil.
Tea tree may cause sensitivity and irritation for some people. This oil naturally contains fragrance such as linalool and limonene.
However, research shows irritation usually occurs when using pure tea tree oil and not in cosmetic products.
Tea tree oil was found to help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis in one study.
Tea tree oil is toxic when ingested. Another study showed it to caused damage to the nervous system of dogs and cats when applied to their skin or given orally.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilMentha Piperita Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant of the Peppermint plant.
It can be used to add a fresh scent to products.
Peppermint oil may cause skin sensitivity and redness due to its menthol content. Menthol also has a cooling effect (like your toothpaste).
Learn more about Mentha Piperita OilMenthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.
Menthol is known for its cooling sensation; however, the cooling is actually from your skin being sensitized. Menthol can worsen rosacea. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Menthol also has antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about MentholPolyquaternium-7 is a light to clear colored liquid. It is commonly found in haircare products for its film-forming and anti-static properties.
According to a manufacturer, it is a non-paraben and specially developed for negatively charged surfactant systems. This makes it a great hairstyle holder and helps to improve wet hair detangling without adding buildup.
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
