What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Glycerin
HumectantMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentSea Silt
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cocoate
EmulsifyingLauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingAcrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPropanediol
SolventSalicylic Acid
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
PerfumingMannan
Disodium EDTA
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantSalix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin ConditioningCodium Tomentosum Extract
Skin ProtectingEcklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningGelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Skin ProtectingHizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentRubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentSambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAdansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningWater, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Glycerin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sea Silt, Potassium Cocoate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Propanediol, Salicylic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Mannan, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Butylene Glycol, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Codium Tomentosum Extract, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract, Ceramide NP
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
CleansingPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLauryl Betaine
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycoproteins
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
HumectantCitric Acid
BufferingGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
AntioxidantAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitrus Limon Leaf Extract
PerfumingCitrus Nobilis Oil
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
PerfumingJuniperus Mexicana Oil
MaskingPinus Palustris Oil
MaskingC12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingHexadecene
SolventTetradecene
EmollientTromethamine
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Limonene
PerfumingWater, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Lauryl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Allantoin, Betaine, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Glycoproteins, Sorbitol, Citric Acid, Gluconolactone, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Citrus Limon Leaf Extract, Citrus Nobilis Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Pinus Palustris Oil, C12-14 Pareth-12, Hexadecene, Tetradecene, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Limonene
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylyl 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 or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDisodium 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 EDTAThis oil is derived from the leaves of Eucalyptus Globulus, a type of Eucalyptus tree native to Australia.
Though this oil shows antibacterial and antioxidant activity, it is also a known skin-irritant due to its fragrance components.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is a well-known ingredient for treating skin that struggles with acne and clogged pores. It exfoliates both the skin's surface and deep within the pores to help clear out buildup, control oil, and reduce inflammation.
Unlike AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids), salicylic acid is oil-soluble. This allows it to penetrate into pores which makes it especially effective for treating blackheads and preventing future breakouts.
Salicylic acid is also known for its soothing properties. It has a similar structure to aspirin and can calm inflamed or irritated skin, making it a good option for acne-prone skin that is also sensitive.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing this ingredient into your routine.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun sensitivity, it’s still important to wear sunscreen daily to protect your skin.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidChances 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