What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer
CleansingPolyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer
Sodium Coco-Glucoside Tartrate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Amaranth Protein
Skin Conditioning
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
CleansingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Yucca Schidigera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Sinensis Peel Extract
Perfuming
Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil
Astringent
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer, Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer, Sodium Coco-Glucoside Tartrate, Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Amaranth Protein, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Gluconolactone, Niacinamide, Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Sodium Benzoate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Salicylic Acid, Yucca Schidigera Root Extract, Mentha Piperita Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Citrus Sinensis Peel Extract, Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer
CleansingSodium Coco-Glucoside Tartrate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingLactic Acid
Buffering
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
CleansingPotassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Honey
Humectant
Honey Extract
Humectant
Zymomonas Ferment Extract
HumectantHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Citrus Sinensis Peel Extract
Perfuming
Dipteryx Odorata Bean Extract
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLawsonia Inermis Extract
Antimicrobial
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer, Sodium Coco-Glucoside Tartrate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Lactic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Gluconolactone, Lauryl Glucoside, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Honey, Honey Extract, Zymomonas Ferment Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Bisabolol, Citrus Sinensis Peel Extract, Dipteryx Odorata Bean Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract, Lawsonia Inermis Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Alcohol, Citric Acid, Caramel, Potassium Sorbate, Mica
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is used to add a citrus-like scent to products.
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is a synthetic cleansing agent, though it is derived from coconut oil.
It is used to enhance the texture of products by boosting lather and thickening the texture. As a cleanser, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is mild.
Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
Gluconolactone has some interesting properties:
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily.
This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
Learn more about GluconolactoneGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLauryl Glucoside sugar- and lipid-based cleansing agent. It is created from glucose and lauryl alcohol.
This ingredient is a surfactant, making it easier to rinse oil, dirt, and other pollutants away.
A British study found lauryl glucoside to cause skin sensitivity for some people. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Other names for this ingredient include "Lauryl Polyglucose", "Lauryl glycoside", and "D-Glucopyranoside".
Learn more about Lauryl GlucosideWe don't have a description for Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer yet.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWe don't have a description for Sodium Coco-Glucoside Tartrate yet.
We don't have a description for Sodium Cocoamphoacetate yet.
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate is a gentle cleanser and surfactant. It is the sodium salt of the Cocoyl Glutamic Acid and comes from coconut oil. As a surfactant, it helps lift dirt and oil to be washed away.
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate also has an emolliating effect and can help leave the skin feeling soft.
We don't have a description for Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer yet.
We don't have a description for Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer yet.
We don't have a description for Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate yet.
This gentle cleansing and foaming ingredient is known for leaving a smooth feeling in skin and hair. It is made using coconut oil.
According to the manufacturer, it is soluble in water and has resistance to hard water, acid, and alkali.
Due to its coconut base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateWater. 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
