What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingInulin
Skin ConditioningPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlycol Distearate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMel Extract
MoisturisingRetinol
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantInulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantSucrose
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantBetaine
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Oleate
EmollientHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningFructose
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
EmollientBehentrimonium Chloride
PreservativeLecithin
EmollientSucrose Laurate
EmollientParfum
MaskingBHT
AntioxidantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeBHA
AntioxidantDisodium EDTA
Benzoic Acid
MaskingDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingLinalool
PerfumingWater, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Inulin, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Glycol Distearate, Pentylene Glycol, Mel Extract, Retinol, Tocopherol, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sucrose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Glyceryl Oleate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Fructose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polysorbate 20, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Lecithin, Sucrose Laurate, Parfum, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, BHA, Disodium EDTA, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingDisodium 2-Sulfolaurate
CleansingPEG-2 Cocamide
EmulsifyingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingPEG-150 Distearate
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingUrtica Dioica Extract
AstringentOleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningAesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantOryza Sativa Bran Oil
EmollientSilk Amino Acids
HumectantRice Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningKeratin Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningCreatine
Skin ConditioningApigenin
AntioxidantBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Lactic Acid
BufferingZinc Picolinate
SoothingGlycerin
HumectantIsopropyl Alcohol
SolventButylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
SolventButyloctanol
HumectantDicetyldimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingSilicone Quaternium-16
Skin ConditioningPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningGlycol Distearate
EmollientGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningUndeceth-11
EmollientPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate
CleansingSteareth-4
EmulsifyingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingUndeceth-5
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-7
Polyquaternium-10
Disodium EDTA
Trisodium Hedta
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialSorbic Acid
PreservativeBenzoic Acid
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialIodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
PreservativeCitric Acid
BufferingParfum
MaskingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingWater, Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate, PEG-2 Cocamide, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-150 Distearate, Panthenol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Urtica Dioica Extract, Oleanolic Acid, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Silk Amino Acids, Rice Amino Acids, Keratin Amino Acids, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Creatine, Apigenin, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Lactic Acid, Zinc Picolinate, Glycerin, Isopropyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Butyloctanol, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Silicone Quaternium-16, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Glycol Distearate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Undeceth-11, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate, Steareth-4, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Undeceth-5, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-10, Disodium EDTA, Trisodium Hedta, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Sorbic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Citric Acid, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal
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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.
Benzoic Acid is used to preserve and adjust the pH of products.
The antimicrobial property of Benzoic Acid helps elongate a product's shelf life. Its main role is to reduce fungi growth and is not found to be effective at fighting bacteria. Therefore Benzoic Acid is always added along with other preservatives.
In its pure form, Benzoic Acid looks like a white crystalline solid. It has slight solubility in water.
The name of Benzoic Acid comes from gum benzoin, which used to be the sole source of deriving this ingredient. Benzoic Acid is the most simple aromatic carboxylic acid.
Benzoic Acid is naturally occuring in strawberries, mustard, cinnamon, and cloves. It has a slight scent but is not considered to be a fragrance.
Learn more about Benzoic AcidCitric 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 BetaineDisodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 GlycerinGlycol Distearate serves as a pearlizing or opacifying agent in cosmetic products.
It's often included in cleansers and haircare products to give them a lustrous or shimmering appearance.
It is derived from stearic acid, a natural fatty acid commonly found in vegetable oils and animal fats.
Glycol Distearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Glycol DistearateThis ingredient is derived from guar gum.
It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
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