What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingLitchi Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHedychium Coronarium Root Extract
MaskingLotus Corniculatus Flower Extract
MaskingHydrolyzed Jojoba Protein
Skin ConditioningQuartz
Abrasive
Rose Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract
RefreshingMorus Indica Flower Extract
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCananga Odorata Flower Extract
Perfuming
Coffea Arabica Leaf/Seed Extract
MaskingCucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
AstringentSodium Chloride
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cocamide Mipa
Emulsifying
Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
CleansingHydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Trisodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Lotus Corniculatus Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein, Quartz, Rose Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract, Morus Indica Flower Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Extract, Coffea Arabica Leaf/Seed Extract, Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract, Sodium Chloride, Panthenol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocamide Mipa, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Trisodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, CI 19140, CI 14700, CI 60730
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Rose Extract
Skin ConditioningRhododendron Ferrugineum Extract
MaskingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
AstringentLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Angelica Archangelica Root Extract
Masking
Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningSantalum Album Wood Extract
Perfuming
Propanediol
Solvent
Quartz
Abrasive
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
Emulsifying
Sodium C10-16 Pareth-2 Sulfate
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Glycol Distearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Rose Extract, Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein, Squalane, Phospholipids, Sodium Hyaluronate, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Angelica Archangelica Root Extract, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Santalum Album Wood Extract, Propanediol, Quartz, Xanthan Gum, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Sodium C10-16 Pareth-2 Sulfate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is a synthetic cleansing agent, though it is derived from coconut oil.
It is used to enhance the texture of products by boosting lather and thickening the texture. As a cleanser, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is mild.
We don't have a description for Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract yet.
This 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.
Glycerin (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 GlycerinHexylene Glycol is a multitasker ingredient that works as a solvent, humectant, emulsifier, viscosity reducer, and preservative booster.
It is able to dissolve both water and oil-soluble ingredients to stabilize tricky actives and make products spread more easily.
As a humectant, it pulls water into the skin. But it's a pretty minor moisturizing ingredient compared to other humectants, like glycerin.
Interestingly, it can act as a mild penetration enhancer. One in vitro study on human skin found a 12% concentration upped the absorption of mometasone furoate (a medicinal ingredient used to treat inflammatory skin conditions) up to 7%.
This ingredient is typically used at levels of 0.1-10% depending on the role it's playing.
A patch test study on eczema patients didn't find a significant increase in irritation versus the control group, but the potential for irritation rises at higher concentrations.
Learn more about Hexylene GlycolWe don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein yet.
This ingredient comes from the lavender plant. It is used to add a scent or mask an unpleasant one in products.
Lavender contains linalool and linalyl acetate.
When exposed to air, these two compounds become strong allergens. This ingredient exhibits cytotoxicity at low concentrations; amounts of 0.25% have been shown to damage skin cells.
Learn more about Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractPhenoxyethanol 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateRose extract comes from various species of the Rosa genus. It has skin conditioning and antioxidant properties due to its polyphenol, flavonoid, and phenolic acid content.
Rosa damascena, Rosa centifolia, and Rosa gallica.
Just keep in mind that rose extracts contain known fragrance allergens like citronellol, geraniol, linalool, and limonene.
Learn more about Rose ExtractWater. 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
