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 ConditioningCoco-Betaine
Cleansing
Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingPolyquaternium-10
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Menthol
Masking
PPG-3 Myristyl Ether
EmollientRehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Nobilis Peel Extract
Masking
Pentasodium Pentetate
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Mentha Arvensis Extract
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Chrysanthemum Zawadskii Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Biota Orientalis Leaf Extract
HumectantAcorus Calamus Root Extract
Perfuming
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthium Strumarium Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingPeat Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentRibes Nigrum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Nigella Sativa Seed Extract
Perfuming
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Coco-Betaine, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Polyquaternium-10, Caprylyl Glycol, Menthol, PPG-3 Myristyl Ether, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract, Pentasodium Pentetate, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Butylene Glycol, Mentha Arvensis Extract, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chrysanthemum Zawadskii Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Biota Orientalis Leaf Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Xanthium Strumarium Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, Peat Water, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Nigella Sativa Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Propolis Extract
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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 AcidThis 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 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 GlycerinPolyquaternium-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-10Water. 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
