What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingWater
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Coco-Betaine
CleansingCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Saponaria Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingLauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth-6 Carboxylate
CleansingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Arachidic Acid
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Water, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Betaine, Coconut Acid, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Sorbitan Oleate, Glyceryl Oleate, Lecithin, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Sodium Isethionate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Stearic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Citric Acid, Potassium Benzoate, Palmitic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Sodium Laureth-6 Carboxylate, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Arachidic Acid, Myristic Acid, Oleic Acid, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Limonene
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Powder
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-67
Propanediol
Solvent
Coptis Japonica Extract
AntimicrobialEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin
AbsorbentOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin, Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Coconut Acid, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Oryza Sativa Powder, Sodium Isethionate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Polyquaternium-67, Propanediol, Coptis Japonica Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Dextrin, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
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 GlycolCoconut Acid isn't fungal acne safe.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate is a modified starch used to help thicken a product.
It is also used in foods.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
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 PropanediolChances 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.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideSodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateWe don't have a description for Sodium Isethionate yet.
This gentle cleansing and foaming ingredient is known for leaving a smooth feeling in skin and hair. It is made using coconut oil.
According to the manufacturer, it is soluble in water and has resistance to hard water, acid, and alkali.
Due to its coconut base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
