What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Bambusa Vulgaris Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Quaternium-33
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Propanediol
Solvent
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyquaternium-10
Eucalyptus Dives Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Lanolin Acid
Cleansing
Disodium EDTA
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil
Masking
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Carum Carvi Seed Oil
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Phlox Drummondii Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Cranberry Fruit/Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingSodium Citrate
BufferingVegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Flower Extract
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Algin
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Glyceryl Stearate, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Quaternium-33, Stearyl Alcohol, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citric Acid, Propanediol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Butylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-10, Eucalyptus Dives Leaf Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Lanolin Acid, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Carum Carvi Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Phlox Drummondii Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Cranberry Fruit/Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Citrate, Vegetable Oil, Camellia Sinensis Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Algin, Citral, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingCocamide Mea
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Polyquaternium-10
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
PPG-3 Myristyl Ether
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Menthol
Masking
Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPentasodium Pentetate
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Peat Water
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Citrata Leaf Extract
Astringent
Prunus Salicina Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningFreesia Refracta Extract
Skin ConditioningEthyl Hexanediol
SolventLecithin
Emollient
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicGlycine
Buffering
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Glutamine
Skin ConditioningLysine
Skin ConditioningLeucine
Skin ConditioningMethionine
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingSerine
Masking
Cystine
MaskingCysteine
Antioxidant
Asparagine
MaskingAspartic Acid
Masking
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingArginine
Masking
Ornithine
Skin ConditioningTaurine
BufferingTyrosine
MaskingThreonine
Tryptophan
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Species Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Eucalyptus Dives Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Lauryl Glucoside, Cocamide Mea, Sodium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Benzoate, PEG-150 Distearate, PPG-3 Myristyl Ether, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Menthol, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Silk, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentasodium Pentetate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Peat Water, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Mentha Citrata Leaf Extract, Prunus Salicina Fruit Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Ethyl Hexanediol, Lecithin, Polysorbate 80, Ceramide NP, Potassium Sorbate, Biotin, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Glutamine, Lysine, Leucine, Methionine, Valine, Serine, Cystine, Cysteine, Asparagine, Aspartic Acid, Isoleucine, Alanine, Arginine, Ornithine, Taurine, Tyrosine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Phenylalanine, Proline, Histidine, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Citrus Species Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Dives Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal
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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 GlycolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
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 AcidEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Eucalyptus Dives Leaf Oil is a fragrance and is an oil.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
