What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Chloride
MaskingParfum
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Panthenol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, DMDM Hydantoin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Chloride, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Xylitol
Humectant
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Copper PCA
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Oligopeptide-10
Antimicrobial
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Chlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Xylitol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Propylene Glycol, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Citric Acid, Sodium PCA, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Sodium Salicylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Zinc PCA, Copper PCA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oligopeptide-10, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate, Sodium Chloride, Tocopherol, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineDisodium 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 EDTAPanthenol 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 PanthenolParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumSodium 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 BenzoateChances 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
