What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Ammonium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Acrylates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Chloride
MaskingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingBetaine
Humectant
Erythritol
Humectant
Citrus Iyo Peel Extract
HumectantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Amps
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPassiflora Edulis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOleth-10
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Honey Extract
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, 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
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPEG-32
HumectantStearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Mannan
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPolyquaternium-7
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentLactose
HumectantSucrose
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
PEG-14m
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-45m
HumectantSodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Lactobacillus/Water Hyacinth Ferment
Skin ProtectingAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Mannitol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPhyllostachys Bambusoides Juice
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Tetrasodium EDTA
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingBHT
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Citrate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicWater, Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, PEG-32, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Parfum, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Mannan, Sodium Chloride, Polyquaternium-7, Zea Mays Starch, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Lactose, Sucrose, Disodium EDTA, PEG-14m, PEG-45m, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77289, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Lactobacillus/Water Hyacinth Ferment, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, CI 77891, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Mannitol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Phyllostachys Bambusoides Juice, Silica, Tetrasodium EDTA, Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, CI 77491, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phosphatidylcholine, BHT, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, CI 77492, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Biotin
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 GlycolDisodium 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 EDTAPotassium hydroxide is commonly known as caustic potash. It is used to fix the pH of a product or as a cleaning agent in soap. In cleansers, it is used for the saponification of oils.
Sapnification is the process of creating fatty acid metal salts from triglycerides and a strong base. During this process, Potassium Hydroxide is used up and is not present in the final product.
Using high concentrations of Potassium Hydroxide have shown to irritate the skin.
Learn more about Potassium HydroxideSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaChances 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
