What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Water
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamide Methyl Mea
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Menthol
Masking
Ammonium Sulfate
Laureth-3
EmulsifyingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Lauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Disodium EDTA
Human Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract
Antioxidant
Polyquaternium-7
Citric Acid
Buffering
Camphor
Masking
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Prunus Salicina Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Mauritia Flexuosa Flower/Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
CleansingRehmannia Elata Root Extract
Skin ProtectingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Allium Cepa Bulb Extract
Skin Conditioning
Santalum Album Wood Extract
Perfuming
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentPlantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Chinense Extract
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPearl Extract
Antioxidant
Hexanediol
SolventGlycine
Buffering
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Methionine
Skin ConditioningAspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningThymus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Euryoides Leaf Extract
EmollientElettaria Cardamomum Fruit Extract
AntimicrobialMilk Protein Extract
Vinca Minor Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Arginine
Masking
Alanine
MaskingAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Lysine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Threonine
Tyrosine
MaskingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Histidine
Humectant
Tryptophan
MaskingAsparagine
MaskingGlutamine
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Alcohol Denat., Cocamide Mea, Cetyl Alcohol, Menthol, Ammonium Sulfate, Laureth-3, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Lauryl Alcohol, Panthenol, Caprylyl Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Trihydroxystearin, Niacinamide, Disodium EDTA, Human Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract, Polyquaternium-7, Citric Acid, Camphor, Malt Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Prunus Salicina Fruit Extract, Polysorbate 80, Lecithin, Myristyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Stearyl Alcohol, Ceramide NP, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Madecassoside, Mauritia Flexuosa Flower/Seed Extract, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Propanediol, Biotin, Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Rehmannia Elata Root Extract, Propylene Glycol, Allium Cepa Bulb Extract, Santalum Album Wood Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract, Lycium Chinense Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Silk, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Pearl Extract, Hexanediol, Glycine, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Cysteine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Methionine, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Thymus Linearis Leaf Extract, Camellia Euryoides Leaf Extract, Elettaria Cardamomum Fruit Extract, Milk Protein Extract, Vinca Minor Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Arginine, Alanine, Asiaticoside, Lysine, Proline, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Tyrosine, Caffeine, Isoleucine, Asiatic Acid, Valine, Madecassic Acid, Histidine, Tryptophan, Asparagine, Glutamine, Beta-Glucan, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol, Linalool
Ketoconazole 1%
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
BHT
Antioxidant
Blue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantCitric Acid
Buffering
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Hydrochloric Acid
BufferingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolyquaternium-7
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate
CleansingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Tetrasodium EDTA
Water
Skin Conditioning
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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.
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 AcidWe don't have a description for Cocamide Mea yet.
Parfum 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 ParfumPolyquaternium-7 is a light to clear colored liquid. It is commonly found in haircare products for its film-forming and anti-static properties.
According to a manufacturer, it is a non-paraben and specially developed for negatively charged surfactant systems. This makes it a great hairstyle holder and helps to improve wet hair detangling without adding buildup.
Chances 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.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
