What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Dimethiconol/Silsesquioxane Copolymer
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Sh-Polypeptide-121
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Chloride, Dimethiconol/Silsesquioxane Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Dipropylene Glycol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Sh-Polypeptide-121, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Parfum, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Gluconate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, CI 19140, CI 17200
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate
Skin ProtectingMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningAlgin
Masking
Maris Aqua
HumectantSqualane
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Chitosan
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingCladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningPorphyra Yezoensis Extract
Skin ConditioningSuccinoyl Atelocollagen
Skin Conditioning
Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Cleansing
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate
EmollientHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningVetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Origanum Majorana Leaf Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Santalum Album Oil
Masking
Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil
Masking
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Illicium Verum Leaf Oil
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLanolin Acid
Cleansing
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Zinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingPotassium Phosphate
BufferingLecithin
Emollient
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientAmodimethicone
Lanolin
Emollient
Oleyl Alcohol
Emollient
Steartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Sucrose Polyoleate
EmollientDistearyldimonium Chloride
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dicocodimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingAminopropyl Dimethicone
PEG-200 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteth-20
CleansingIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Stearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Algin, Maris Aqua, Squalane, Hydroxypropyl Chitosan, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Porphyra Yezoensis Extract, Succinoyl Atelocollagen, Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen, Ceramide Ng, Cholesterol, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Silk, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Origanum Majorana Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Santalum Album Oil, Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Illicium Verum Leaf Oil, Xanthan Gum, Lanolin Acid, Isostearic Acid, Zinc Sulfate, Disodium Phosphate, Potassium Phosphate, Lecithin, Pyridoxine Hcl, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Amodimethicone, Lanolin, Oleyl Alcohol, Steartrimonium Chloride, Sucrose Polyoleate, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dicocodimonium Chloride, Aminopropyl Dimethicone, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butylene Glycol, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Isostearyl Alcohol, Ceteth-20, Isopropyl Myristate, Alcohol Denat., Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Isopropyl Alcohol, 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.
This ingredient is a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.
It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.
Citric 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 AcidGlycerin (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 GlycerinParfum 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 ParfumSodium 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 BenzoateWater. 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
