What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingLauryl Betaine
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
MaskingChamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cocamide Mipa
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-10
Polyquaternium-22
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Menthol
Masking
Hexadecene
SolventTetradecene
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Berberis Vulgaris Root Extract
AntimicrobialFragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Morus Nigra Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Lauryl Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Decyl Glucoside, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Cocamide Mipa, Parfum, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-22, Hydroxyacetophenone, Menthol, Hexadecene, Tetradecene, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Malt Extract, Phospholipids, Glycine Soja Oil, Arginine, Glycerin, Berberis Vulgaris Root Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Morus Nigra Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Taurine Cocoyl Methyltaurate
Cleansing
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingCocamide Methyl Mea
Cocoyl Methyl Beta-Alanine
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Lees Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantDimethyl Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningHoney
Humectant
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyquaternium-10
PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether
SolventSodium Chloride
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Larix Kaempferi Root Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCorydalis Ambigua Bark/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Water, Sodium Taurine Cocoyl Methyltaurate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Cocoyl Methyl Beta-Alanine, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Oryza Sativa Lees Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Dimethyl Lauroyl Lysine, Honey, Coconut Acid, Propanediol, Polyquaternium-10, PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether, Sodium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Larix Kaempferi Root Bark Extract, Corydalis Ambigua Bark/Root Extract, Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCitric 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 AcidDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAParfum 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 ParfumPolyquaternium-10 is an ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose. It is a white and granular powder used as a film-former and anti-static agent.
This ingredient is commonly found in hair conditioning products. According to a manufacturer, its positive charge makes it great for absorbing hair proteins. The manufacturer also states this ingredient helps with curl retention.
For haircare friends: this ingredient is not a silicone.
Learn more about Polyquaternium-10Chances 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.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
