What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyquaternium-10
Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil
Masking
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Pyrus Malus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTetradecene
EmollientHexadecene
SolventDisodium EDTA
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Jasminum Officinale Flower Water
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLeonurus Sibiricus Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyquaternium-10, Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Citric Acid, Pyrus Malus Leaf Extract, Tetradecene, Hexadecene, Disodium EDTA, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Water, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Leonurus Sibiricus Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingLauryl Betaine
CleansingCocamide Mipa
Emulsifying
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
C12-13 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
MaskingMenthol
Masking
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingMentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Polyquaternium-10
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Tetrasodium EDTA
Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract
AstringentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
AntimicrobialPropanediol
Solvent
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Malus Domestica Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCyclodextrin
AbsorbentHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Extract
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Water, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Lauryl Betaine, Cocamide Mipa, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, C12-13 Pareth-9, Sodium Chloride, Menthol, Lauryl Glucoside, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Polyquaternium-10, Niacinamide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Propanediol, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Cyclodextrin, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Maltodextrin, Pentylene Glycol, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Madecassoside, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Extract, Limonene
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 GlycolCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (tea extract) is one of the most well-researched plant extracts in skincare with an impressive resume.
Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from the Camellia Sinensis plant.
Studies show green tea extract and its catechins (like epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)) help your skin cells product energy more efficiently and reducing the number of free-radicals that can damage your skin from the inside.
In lab-grown skin models, this translated to younger, healthier, and stronger skin.
There's also good sun protection data; researchers saw less DNA damage and redness on human skin when green tea was applied before UVB exposure. And the more they applied, the better the protection.
Needless to say, this ingredient shouldn't replace your sunscreen. But it is a great supportive ingredient that you can already find in many sunscreens and antioxidant serums.
A 2009 study found a 2% green tea lotion was effective for mild-to-moderate acne thanks to its anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity.
The quality of the extract matters a lot here:
Good extracts contain 50-90% catechins while lower quality ones are mostly there for marketing. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the quality or source of their ingredients.
Human Repeated Insult Patch Testing showed no irritation or sensitization at use concentrations (0.86% in leave-on products and up to 30% as leaf water).
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCaprylyl 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 AcidDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolThis ingredient is a cleansing agent, surfactant, and foam booster. It considered an alternative to traditional sulfates (Sulfosuccinate) and is allowed in "sulfate-free" products.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient is mild and can be used in baby and bath options.
Ethylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
Though naturally occuring in Norwegian spruce needles, this ingredient is usually synthetically created.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing. Recent research also suggests it may have skin-brightening effects through tyrosinase inhibition.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenonePolyquaternium-10 is an ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose. It is a white and granular powder used as a film-former and anti-static agent.
This ingredient is commonly found in hair conditioning products. According to a manufacturer, its positive charge makes it great for absorbing hair proteins. The manufacturer also states this ingredient helps with curl retention.
For haircare friends: this ingredient is not a silicone.
Learn more about Polyquaternium-10Chances 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 ChlorideThis ingredient is a surfactant and foam producer.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
