What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Pimpinella Anisum Seed Oil
Masking
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-10
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Oil, Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Citric Acid, Pimpinella Anisum Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Decyl Glucoside, Glycol Distearate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate
Cleansing
Opuntia Tuna Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCucurbita Pepo Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPsidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentRibes Nigrum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantLentinus Edodes Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hemp Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropylgluconamide
HumectantHydroxypropylammonium Gluconate
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-10
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate, Opuntia Tuna Fruit Extract, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Lentinus Edodes Extract, Hydrolyzed Hemp Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Linalool, 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 AcidCocamidopropyl 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 BetaineDecyl 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 GlucosideThis ingredient is derived from guar gum.
It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Polyquaternium-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-10
