What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCoco-Betaine
CleansingDisodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
CleansingDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sea Water
HumectantEnteromorpha Compressa Extract
Skin ProtectingSalicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningClay Extract
Skin ConditioningSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningGlycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Oat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Glycine
Buffering
Lysine
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingHelianthus Annuus Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-22
Citric Acid
Buffering
Menthol
Masking
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingTrihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Menthyl Lactate
MaskingSodium Phytate
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Parfum
Masking
Water, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Coco-Betaine, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Sea Water, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Clay Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Glycoproteins, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Arginine, Cysteine, Glycine, Lysine, Serine, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract, Polyquaternium-22, Citric Acid, Menthol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Trihydroxystearin, Caprylyl Glycol, Menthyl Lactate, Sodium Phytate, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Maltodextrin, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sorbitol
Humectant
Cocamide Methyl Mea
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Maltitol
HumectantCoco-Glucoside
CleansingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether
SolventLimonene
Perfuming
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Salicylate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Menthol
Masking
Soyamidopropylamine Oxide
CleansingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyquaternium-10
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Polyquaternium-22
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingPropanediol
Solvent
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Thuja Orientalis Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Cell Extract
Skin ConditioningDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Glycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Glycine Max Polypeptide
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Extract
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Dextrin
AbsorbentCyclodextrin
AbsorbentRosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingGlycine Max Oil
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Selaginella Tamariscina Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Arginine
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Flower Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Canola Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialWater, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sorbitol, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Maltitol, Coco-Glucoside, Caffeine, PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether, Limonene, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Salicylate, Citric Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Menthol, Soyamidopropylamine Oxide, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Citrate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Trihydroxystearin, Dicaprylyl Ether, Polyquaternium-22, Sodium Metaphosphate, Propanediol, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Thuja Orientalis Seed Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panax Ginseng Root Cell Extract, Dehydroacetic Acid, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Glycine Max Polypeptide, Panax Ginseng Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Dextrin, Cyclodextrin, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Glycine Max Oil, Disodium EDTA, Selaginella Tamariscina Extract, Tocopherol, Arginine, Ceramide NP, Rosa Canina Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Phytosphingosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Canola Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
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
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineCaprylyl 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 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 (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.
Menthol 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 ParfumWe don't have a description for Polyquaternium-22 yet.
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 ChlorideThis ingredient comes from Hydroxystearic Acid, a fatty acid, and glycerin. It is used to thicken oils.
Due to its fatty acid content, it is a natural emollient.
Creating trihydroxystearin involves using a chemical reaction between hydrogen and castor oil.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about TrihydroxystearinWater. 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
