What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Acrylates Copolymer
Disodium Capryloyl Glutamate
CleansingMagnesium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Magnesium Laureth-8 Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Oleth Sulfate
Cleansing
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Myrtillus Bud Extract
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningAlteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract
EmollientMoringa Oleifera Callus Extract
Antioxidant
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingBisabolol
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Magnesium Oleth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Pg-Sulfonate
HumectantLaureth-2
CleansingSalicylic Acid
Masking
PEG-35 Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PEG/PPG-120/10 Trimethylolpropane Trioleate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Imidazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTriethanolamine
BufferingCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42051
Cosmetic ColorantBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Disodium Capryloyl Glutamate, Magnesium Laureth Sulfate, Magnesium Laureth-8 Sulfate, Sodium Oleth Sulfate, Decyl Glucoside, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Vaccinium Myrtillus Bud Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Acer Saccharum Extract, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Leaf Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract, Moringa Oleifera Callus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Bisabolol, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Magnesium Oleth Sulfate, Sodium Pg-Sulfonate, Laureth-2, Salicylic Acid, PEG-35 Castor Oil, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG/PPG-120/10 Trimethylolpropane Trioleate, Butylene Glycol, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Benzophenone-4, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Triethanolamine, CI 19140, CI 42051, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingPEG-200
Humectant
PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
Cleansing
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingFructose
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Urea
Buffering
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Inositol
Humectant
Sodium Carboxymethyl Betaglucan
Imidazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-7
Propylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Citrate
BufferingEthylparaben
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Cinnamyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, PEG-200, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Fructose, Glycine, Niacinamide, Urea, Allantoin, Panthenol, Inositol, Sodium Carboxymethyl Betaglucan, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Polyquaternium-7, Propylparaben, Sodium Citrate, Ethylparaben, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Sulfite, Parfum, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Hydroxycitronellal
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 BetaineImidazolidinyl Urea is a preservative and isn't fungal acne safe. It can cause irritation and worsen eczema.
Niacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamidePanthenol 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 PanthenolParfum 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium 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.
Water. 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
