What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
CleansingCeramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate
Cleansing
Polyquaternium-67
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Silicone Quaternium-8
Undecylenoyl Glycine
CleansingWater, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Ceramide 3, Piroctone Olamine, Capryloyl Glycine, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate, Polyquaternium-67, Propylene Glycol, Silicone Quaternium-8, Undecylenoyl Glycine
Water
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Poloxamer 188
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Arginine
Masking
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-3 Caprylate
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
P-Anisic Acid
MaskingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
BHA
Antioxidant
Undecylenoyl Glycine
CleansingWater, Octyldodecanol, Poloxamer 188, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ceramide 3, Cholesterol, Stearic Acid, Arginine, Capryloyl Glycine, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Caprylate, Propylene Glycol, O-Cymen-5-Ol, P-Anisic Acid, Tocopherol, Triethyl Citrate, BHA, Undecylenoyl Glycine
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Capryloyl Glycine is created by adding an acyl group to glycine and caprylic acid chloride.
It is a cleanser due to its surfactant properties. Surfactants help dirt, oil, and other polluants be more easily rinsed away. According to manufacturers, Capryloyl Glycine also helps soften the skin and regulate sebum production.
Emerging studies show Capryloyl Glycine may inhibit hair growth. It may also cause allergies for some people. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions about this ingredient.
Learn more about Capryloyl GlycineCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCeramide 3 is a form of ceramide and now goes by Ceramide NP.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Using ceramides in your skincare routine can help reinforce your skin barrier by helping the skin stay hydrated.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Glycerin 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 GlycerinPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate isn't fungal acne safe.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWe don't have a description for Undecylenoyl Glycine yet.
Water. 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
