What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingCoco-Betaine
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingErythritol
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantCitric Acid
BufferingHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningLepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentAcacia Concinna Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningNasturtium Officinale Extract
PerfumingTropaeolum Majus Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Citrate
BufferingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAmber Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbic Acid
PreservativeBambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningAlanyl Glutamine
HumectantArginine
MaskingOligopeptide-177
Phenylalanine
MaskingSisymbrium Irio Seed Oil
MaskingWater, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Decyl Glucoside, Coco-Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Erythritol, Panthenol, Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Saccharide Isomerate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Maltodextrin, Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Extract, Tropaeolum Majus Extract, Sodium Citrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Amber Extract, Sorbic Acid, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract, Alanyl Glutamine, Arginine, Oligopeptide-177, Phenylalanine, Sisymbrium Irio Seed Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingGlycol Stearate
EmollientGlycol Distearate
EmollientSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
EmollientEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentTocopherol
AntioxidantRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientCoconut Acid
CleansingPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningAcacia Senegal Gum Extract
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientCocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
EmollientCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
MaskingPolyquaternium-7
Sodium Phytate
Stearamide Amp
Parfum
MaskingWater, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Glycol Stearate, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glycerin, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Panthenol, Algae Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Tocopherol, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Coconut Acid, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Acacia Senegal Gum Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium Phytate, Stearamide Amp, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Decyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant and emulsion stabilizer. It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away. As an emulsion stabilizer, it stabilizes the ingredients in a product by preventing them from separating.
This ingredient is biodegradable and non-toxic. This ingredient is commonly found in baby shampoos.
Decyl Glucoside is sometimes used to stabilize the UV filter Tinosorb.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideGlycerin 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 PanthenolSodium 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 cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateThis gentle cleansing and foaming ingredient is known for leaving a smooth feeling in skin and hair. It is made using coconut oil.
According to the manufacturer, it is soluble in water and has resistance to hard water, acid, and alkali.
Due to its coconut base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateWater. 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