What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Glucose
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Water, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Myristic Acid, Glycol Distearate, Glycolipids, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Ethylhexyl Olivate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Chloride, Panthenol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xanthan Gum, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Squalane, Glucose, Sodium Lactate, Maltodextrin, Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCoco-Betaine
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Phytate
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Polyquaternium-67
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingDextrin
AbsorbentAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Avena Sativa Meal Extract
SoothingCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningVigna Radiata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
PEG-800
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-22
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-45
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-8
Humectant
Sh-Polypeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Panthenol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Coco-Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Glucoside, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Butylene Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Polyquaternium-67, Pentylene Glycol, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Dextrin, Acetyl Glucosamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Cholesterol, PEG-800, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 20, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-22, Sh-Polypeptide-45, Sh-Polypeptide-8, Sh-Polypeptide-9
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 AcidGlucose is a simple sugar (a monosaccharide). In skincare, it is mostly a humectant and skin conditioning agent.
Mechanistically, it has multiple hydroxyl groups that hydrogen-bond to water. This pulls moisture into the upper layers of skin to keep the surface soft and hydrated.
It's worth knowing sugars are already a natural component of the skin's NMF (natural moisturizing factor) so it's a molecule that your stratum corneum is well-acquainted with.
Just so you know, glucose is hydrophilic (water-loving) and the stratum corneum is a strong barrier to hydrophilic compounds. This just means penetration is slow and most of the action is happening on the surface.
Gram-to-gram, glucose is not as efficient as a humectant as glycerin. This is why you'll likely see glycose paired with stronger humectants for a bigger hydration payoff.
In skincare, glucose is typically derived from corn or other starch sources.
Learn more about GlucoseGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
Though naturally occuring in Norwegian spruce needles, this ingredient is usually synthetically created.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing. Recent research also suggests it may have skin-brightening effects through tyrosinase inhibition.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenonePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
This ingredient hasn’t been shown in studies to feed fungal acne yeast.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
