What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
CleansingAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Polyquaternium-10
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
SurfactantC9-12 Alkane
SolventStearalkonium Chloride
Preservative
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPhytic Acid
Chelating
Citric Acid
Buffering
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Acetate
BufferingCellulose
Absorbent
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Lactobacillus, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Cetrimonium Chloride, Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Squalane, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Polyquaternium-10, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, C9-12 Alkane, Stearalkonium Chloride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phytic Acid, Citric Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, CI 77491, CI 77891, Caramel, Mica, Parfum, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Acetate, Cellulose, Sodium Benzoate, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Coco-Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
CleansingCocamide Mipa
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
MaskingAchillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingNasturtium Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
AntiseborrhoeicAcacia Concinna Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningYucca Schidigera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract
MaskingMolasses
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventMaltitol
HumectantAmodimethicone
Xylitol
Humectant
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Trideceth-10
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCalcium Gluconate
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyquaternium-80
CleansingDidecyldimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingGluconolactone
Chelating
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Cocamide Mipa, Sodium Chloride, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract, Yucca Schidigera Root Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract, Molasses, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Butylene Glycol, Xylitylglucoside, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium PCA, Anhydroxylitol, Methylpropanediol, Maltitol, Amodimethicone, Xylitol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-10, Ethylhexylglycerin, Calcium Gluconate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyquaternium-80, Didecyldimonium Chloride, Gluconolactone, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
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.
Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger.
However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure.
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHydrolyzed Rice Protein is protein extracted from rice. This ingredient is rich in antioxidants and peptides.
Studies show this ingredient may help with blocking the melanin creation process when skin is exposed to UV.
Parfum 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 ParfumPotassium 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 SorbateSodium 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 BenzoateWater. 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!
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