What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Acrylates Copolymer
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningHoney
Humectant
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Water
Skin ConditioningAcrylates Copolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Decyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Honey, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Linalool, Phenoxyethanol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Water
Water
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Rosa Canina Seed Oil
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Juniperus Virginiana Wood Oil
Perfuming
Abies Sibirica Oil
Masking
Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Palmitic Acid, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycol Distearate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Juniperus Virginiana Wood Oil, Abies Sibirica Oil, Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineCocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Note: Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
The term '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.
Learn more about Cocos Nucifera OilEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
This oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilWater. 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!
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