What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingCocamide Mipa
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPolygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Extract
CleansingPanthenyl Ethyl Ether
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Thymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Jasminum Officinale Extract
Masking
Acorus Calamus Root Extract
Perfuming
Angelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Inositol
Humectant
Milk Protein
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Cysteine
Antioxidant
Acetyl Methionine
Skin Conditioning
Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Serotina Fruit Extract
MaskingPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Betaine
Humectant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicAdansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMenthol
Masking
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract
AntiseborrhoeicLactic Acid
Buffering
Lactose
HumectantLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientZiziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Zinc Pyrithione
Antiseborrhoeic
Polyquaternium-10
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Zinc Chloride
AntimicrobialArginine
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Polynaphthalenesulfonate
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Water, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Lauryl Glucoside, Cocamide Mipa, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Chloride, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Propolis Extract, Mentha Piperita Extract, Panthenyl Ethyl Ether, Panthenol, Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Inositol, Milk Protein, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Alcohol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Acetyl Cysteine, Acetyl Methionine, Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Salicylic Acid, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Prunus Serotina Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Betaine, Biotin, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Menthol, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract, Lactic Acid, Lactose, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Niacinamide, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Cetyl Alcohol, Zinc Pyrithione, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Isethionate, Coconut Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Zinc Chloride, Arginine, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Polynaphthalenesulfonate, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Steartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Dimethicone
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Menthol
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Rose Extract
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
PEG-45m
HumectantDimethiconol
Emollient
Zinc Pyrithione
Antiseborrhoeic
Benzophenone-5
UV Absorber
Disodium EDTA
Benzyl Glycol
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRaspberry Ketone
Masking
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Steartrimonium Chloride, Dimethicone, Paraffinum Liquidum, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cyclomethicone, Glycerin, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Betaine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Polyglutamic Acid, Menthol, Ceramide NP, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Rose Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, PEG-45m, Dimethiconol, Zinc Pyrithione, Benzophenone-5, Disodium EDTA, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Raspberry Ketone, CI 15985, 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.
Betaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. It’s known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration.
Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte.
Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even.
Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability.
Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin (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 GlycerinMenthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.
Menthol is known for its cooling sensation; however, the cooling is actually from your skin being sensitized. Menthol can worsen rosacea. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Menthol also has antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about MentholParfum 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 ParfumWater. 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 WaterZinc Pyrithione is a preservative. It inhibits the multiplying of fungal and bacterial cells.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in Malassezia treatments. In the US, this ingredient is most common in anti-dandruff shampoos. However, the European Union has prohibited the use of this ingredient starting in 2022.
