What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Cocoamphodipropionate
CleansingBetaine
Humectant
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCocamide Mipa
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Inositol
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicMelatonin
Antioxidant
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Olivate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Polyquaternium-7
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-10
Menthol
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate, Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamide Mipa, Citric Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Oil, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Phytosterols, Inositol, Ceramide NP, Copper Tripeptide-1, Biotin, Melatonin, Sodium Salicylate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Potassium Olivate, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Polyquaternium-10, Menthol, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Acrylates Crosspolymer-4
Emulsion StabilisingBehenyl/Stearyl Aminopropanediol Esters
Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids
Cleansing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPsidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Potassium Dimethicone PEG-7 Panthenyl Phosphate
Skin Conditioning
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
MaskingCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Phenethyl Benzoate
Emollient
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Laurate
CleansingSodium Sarcosinate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tetrasodium EDTA
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
EmulsifyingDicocoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-10
Polyquaternium-7
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzoic Acid
Masking
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCoumarin
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Decyl Glucoside, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, Behenyl/Stearyl Aminopropanediol Esters, Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids, Panthenol, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Potassium Dimethicone PEG-7 Panthenyl Phosphate, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Chloride, Coco-Glucoside, Phenethyl Benzoate, Glyceryl Oleate, Propylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Laurate, Sodium Sarcosinate, Glyceryl Stearate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol, Dicocoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium Benzoate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzoic Acid, CI 17200, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric 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 AcidGlycerin (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 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-10Polyquaternium-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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateSodium Lauroyl Lactylate is the lauric acid sodium salt of lactyl lactate.
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate is an emulsifier and surfactant.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. They do this by preventing ingredients from separating, such as oils and water which do not mix naturally. Surfactants reduce surface tension, making it easier to rinse pollutants off skin.
Due to its relation to lauric acid, it may provide antimicrobial benefits.
Learn more about Sodium Lauroyl LactylateWater. 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
