What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Citrate
BufferingPropanediol
Solvent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Betaine
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate
Arginine
Masking
Sodium Surfactin
CleansingSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
TonicGlycine
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Leucine
Skin ConditioningLysine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Threonine
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningTyrosine
MaskingHistidine
Humectant
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningGlycerin, Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycol Distearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Citrate, Propanediol, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Niacinamide, Betaine, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate, Arginine, Sodium Surfactin, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Copper Tripeptide-1, Butylene Glycol, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Glycine, Serine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Leucine, Lysine, Alanine, Proline, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Tyrosine, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingOryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Kaolin
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Sweetalmondamphoacetate
CleansingLauryl Betaine
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingZea Mays Germ Oil
Emollient
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Lees Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Rice Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Protease
Exfoliating
Sodium Phytate
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Bromelain
Skin ConditioningOryzanol
Skin ConditioningPapain
Skin ConditioningLipase
Skin ConditioningKojic Dipalmitate
Emollient
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Hydrated Silica, Kaolin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Sweetalmondamphoacetate, Lauryl Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Zea Mays Germ Oil, Polyglycerin-3, Parfum, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Beta-Glucan, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Ceramide NP, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ectoin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Oryza Sativa Extract, Phytosphingosine, Oryza Sativa Lees Extract, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, Protease, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Dna, Bromelain, Oryzanol, Papain, Lipase, Kojic Dipalmitate
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 GlycolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCitric 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 AcidEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
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
