What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pumice
Abrasive
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingTetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Pumice, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Persea Gratissima Oil, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Chloride, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Water
Skin ConditioningPumice
Abrasive
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Acrylates Copolymer
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Coco-Betaine
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Extract
Masking
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningQuartz
Abrasive
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Pumice, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Coco-Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Coconut Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Quartz, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
We don't have a description for Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract yet.
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.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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 LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Pumice is an exfoliant.
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
