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
MaskingPolysorbate 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
Cleansing
Sh-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
MaskingPotassium 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, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
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 is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinChances 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.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
