What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Acrylates Copolymer
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingKaolin
Abrasive
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Polyquaternium-73
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Polyquaternium-7
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningIllite
Abrasive
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentOctenidine Hcl
AntimicrobialAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMenthone Glycerin Acetal
RefreshingMenthol
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Propanediol, Coco-Glucoside, Kaolin, Glyceryl Oleate, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-73, Betaine, Sodium PCA, Polyquaternium-7, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Illite, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Octenidine Hcl, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Menthol, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Luffa Cylindrica Fruit Powder
Abrasive
Kaolin
Abrasive
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Microcitrus Australis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Glauca Fruit
EmollientMicrocitrus Australasica Fruit Extract
Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Oil
Masking
Bisabolol
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Water, Propanediol, Decyl Glucoside, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycerin, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit Powder, Kaolin, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Alcohol, Microcitrus Australis Fruit Extract, Citrus Glauca Fruit, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Oil, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Parfum, CI 77491, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid
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 BetaineDecyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant and emulsion stabilizer. It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away. As an emulsion stabilizer, it stabilizes the ingredients in a product by preventing them from separating.
This ingredient is biodegradable and non-toxic. This ingredient is commonly found in baby shampoos.
Decyl Glucoside is sometimes used to stabilize the UV filter Tinosorb.
Learn more about Decyl 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 GlycerinKaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.
Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.
Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.
The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.
Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.
Learn more about KaolinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It is a surfactant derived from sarcosine, and a common source is coconut oil.
As a surfactant, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate helps lift dirts, oil, and other molecules to be washed away. In leave-on products, this ingredient is used as an emulsifier. Emulsifier help prevent ingredients such as oils and waters from separating.
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is also commonly found as a foaming agent in shampoo, toothpaste, and shaving foam. It is amphiphilic, meaning it loves both water and fats.
Learn more about Sodium Lauroyl SarcosinateWater. 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
