What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract
Masking
Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract
Cosmetic ColorantHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Jasminum Officinale Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Sodium Astrocaryum Murumuruate
EmollientGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPropanediol
Solvent
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Lauryl Glucoside, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Decyl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract, Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Tocopherol, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Gluconate, Glyceryl Oleate, Pentylene Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Saccharide Isomerate, 2,3-Butanediol, Maltodextrin, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Astrocaryum Murumuruate, Gluconolactone, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Propanediol, Cellulose Gum, Stearic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
PEG-18 Glyceryl Oleate/Cocoate
Emulsifying
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitol
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAmyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientJuniperus Virginiana Wood Extract
Perfuming
Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Symphytum Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningButter Extract
Emollient
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
Emollient
Coffea Arabica Leaf/Seed Extract
MaskingCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningFragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate
Emulsifying
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Soybean Peroxidase
Antioxidant
Superoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Glycerin, PEG-18 Glyceryl Oleate/Cocoate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sorbitol, Decyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oryza Sativa Extract, Panthenol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Amyl Cinnamal, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Juniperus Virginiana Wood Extract, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Limonene, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Symphytum Officinale Root Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Butter Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica Leaf/Seed Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Soybean Peroxidase, Superoxide Dismutase, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Decyl Glucoside is a plant-derived surfactant and emulsion stabilizer. It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Like all surfactants, it works by lowering the surface tension between water and oil. This makes it so that dirt, sebum, and makeup can be lifted off your skin and rinsed away. It also produces a dense and creamy foam.
Because it has a neutral charge, it is compatible with a wide range of ingredients and stays stable across a broad pH range/water hardiness conditions.
Patch testing has shown it to have the lowest irritation potential among common cleansing surfactants (like SLS).
Typical use levels range from 5-20% in rinse-off cleansers.
One thing worth knowing: The American Contact Dermatitis Society named the parent family, alkyl glucosides, "Allergen of the Year" in 2017. The prevalence of allergy is pretty low but be sure to patch test if you've reacted to "gentle" or sulfate-free cleansers before.
This ingredient is fungal acne safe because the fatty alcohol portion of this ingredient is not within the C11-24 chain length that Malassezia can metabolize.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
