What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Styrax Japonicus Branch/Fruit/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract
HumectantNelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBetaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethyl Hexanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Chloride, Polysorbate 20, Styrax Japonicus Branch/Fruit/Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Saccharomyces Ferment, Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Betaine Salicylate, Citric Acid, Ethyl Hexanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether
SolventAcrylates Copolymer
Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether
SolventAmmonium Lactate
Buffering
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantTetrasodium EDTA
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isomerized Safflower Acid
Skin ConditioningGallus Extract
MoisturisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Flower Extract
Perfuming
Sodium Cocoyl Glutaminate
CleansingSh-Polypeptide-121
Skin Conditioning
Eel Skin Mucus Extract
EmollientLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialThymus Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Glycol
SolventSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Lysine
Skin ConditioningMethionine
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingArginine
Masking
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Leucine
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Phenylalanine
Masking
Tryptophan
MaskingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Blue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Water, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether, Acrylates Copolymer, Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Ammonium Lactate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Isomerized Safflower Acid, Gallus Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Camellia Sinensis Flower Extract, Sodium Cocoyl Glutaminate, Sh-Polypeptide-121, Eel Skin Mucus Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Thymus Extract, Origanum Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Benzyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Serine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ceramide Ns, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Potassium Sorbate, Tripeptide-1, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Hexapeptide-11, Hexapeptide-9, Hyaluronic Acid, Soluble Collagen, Lysine, Methionine, Valine, Arginine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Leucine, Threonine, Phenylalanine, Tryptophan, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Hydroxide, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyacetophenone, Blue 1 Lake, Parfum
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
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 preservatives
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 GlycolCaprylyl 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 GlycolCitric 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.
Chances 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 ChlorideWater. 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
