What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
CleansingCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
EmollientLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Inulin
Skin ConditioningFructose
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Lactate
BufferingSucrose Stearate
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Coco-Glucoside, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Ceramide NP, Ascorbic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Inulin, Fructose, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Lactate, Sucrose Stearate, Citric Acid, Benzoic Acid, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCoco-Betaine
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Phytate
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Polyquaternium-67
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingDextrin
AbsorbentAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningSodium 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 ConditioningMadecassic 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
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
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 AcidCoco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away.
This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Panthenol 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 PanthenolWater. 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
