What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-10
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Mentha Arvensis Callus Lysate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Squalane
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSerenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningUrtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEquisetum Arvense Leaf Extract
AstringentChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Redensyl
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Polyquaternium-10, Potassium Sorbate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Mentha Arvensis Callus Lysate, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Squalane, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Redensyl, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Lauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingDisteareth-100 Ipdi
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Methoxy PEG/PPG-7/3 Aminopropyl Dimethicone
Menthol
Masking
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-7
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Lauramidopropyl Dimethylamine
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Steareth-100/PEG-136/Hdi Copolymer
Cystine Bis-Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningQuaternium-95
UV AbsorberHydrolyzed Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningKeratin
Skin ConditioningZea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Arginine
Masking
Acetyl Tyrosine
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Pantothenate
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ornithine Hcl
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-11
Citrulline
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicGlucosamine Hcl
Disodium Succinate
MaskingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningArctium Majus Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Disteareth-100 Ipdi, Potassium Sorbate, Methoxy PEG/PPG-7/3 Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Menthol, Glyceryl Laurate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-7, Decyl Glucoside, Lauramidopropyl Dimethylamine, Citric Acid, Lauric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Glycerin, Steareth-100/PEG-136/Hdi Copolymer, Cystine Bis-Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Quaternium-95, Hydrolyzed Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract, Keratin, Zea Mays Starch, Arginine, Acetyl Tyrosine, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Zinc Gluconate, Calcium Pantothenate, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Niacinamide, Ornithine Hcl, Polyquaternium-11, Citrulline, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Biotin, Glucosamine Hcl, Disodium Succinate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Arctium Majus Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric 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 AcidDecyl Glucoside is a plant-derived surfactant and emulsion stabilizer. It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Like all surfactants, it works by lowering the surface tension between water and oil. This makes it so that dirt, sebum, and makeup can be lifted off your skin and rinsed away. It also produces a dense and creamy foam.
Because it has a neutral charge, it is compatible with a wide range of ingredients and stays stable across a broad pH range/water hardiness conditions.
Patch testing has shown it to have the lowest irritation potential among common cleansing surfactants (like SLS).
Typical use levels range from 5-20% in rinse-off cleansers.
One thing worth knowing: The American Contact Dermatitis Society named the parent family, alkyl glucosides, "Allergen of the Year" in 2017. The prevalence of allergy is pretty low but be sure to patch test if you've reacted to "gentle" or sulfate-free cleansers before.
This ingredient is fungal acne safe because the fatty alcohol portion of this ingredient is not within the C11-24 chain length that Malassezia can metabolize.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosidePentylene Glycol (1,2-pentanediol) is a multitasking little diol with three main roles in a formula:
Research on alkanediols (the family pentylene glycol belongs to) show they work by disrupting microbial cell membranes. This disruption helps the primary preservative system in a product work more effectively at lower doses.
On the safety side, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has concluded this ingredient to be safe as used in current cosmetic practices + concentrations.
Typical use levels in a formula run about 1-5%.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPotassium 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 SorbatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about Propanediol
