What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Lauryl Sulfate
CleansingAmmonium Laureth Sulfate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingAcrylates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Chloride
MaskingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingBetaine
HumectantErythritol
HumectantCitrus Iyo Peel Extract
HumectantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantButylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Amps
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPassiflora Edulis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOleth-10
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningSilica
AbrasiveTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Sodium Hyaluronate
HumectantTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Honey Extract
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Chlorphenesin
AntimicrobialLinalool
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingWater, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Hydroxide, Betaine, Erythritol, Citrus Iyo Peel Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Amps, Hexylene Glycol, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract, Oleth-10, Polysorbate 60, Beta-Glucan, Silica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Honey Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventWater
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantSodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBetaine
HumectantDimethicone
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningOctyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
MaskingVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientCitrus Grandis Seed Oil
EmollientMangifera Indica Seed Oil
EmollientPunica Granatum Seed Oil
EmollientSolanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
MaskingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Water, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Sodium Carbomer, Betaine, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Octyldodeceth-16, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-51, Disodium EDTA, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Citrus Grandis Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, CI 15985, CI 19140, CI 42090, Parfum, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzyl Benzoate is usually created from the condensation of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. It is used as a preservative, solvent, and has a floral/balsamic scent in large amounts.
As a preservative, Benzyl Benzoate works against bacteria and fungus. It is often used to treat scabies and lice in medicine.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Due to its fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate can be sensitizing and may cause contact dermatitis. It is a known EU allergen. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Benzyl Benzoate can be naturally found in cranberries and peaches.
Learn more about Benzyl BenzoateBetaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. Itβs known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration.
Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte.
Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even.
Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability.
Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineDisodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinHexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolWater. 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