What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Acrylates Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Potassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Tetrasodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Gluconolactone, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Propylene Glycol, Bakuchiol, Potassium Cocoate, Tetrasodium EDTA, BHT, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ceramide EOP
Water
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Triethanolamine
BufferingCocamide DEA
EmulsifyingSalicylic Acid
Masking
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
PEG-400
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSulfur
Antiseborrhoeic
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Triethylene Glycol
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingGlucose
Humectant
Water, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Triethanolamine, Cocamide DEA, Salicylic Acid, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, PEG-400, Sodium Hydroxide, Sulfur, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Parfum, Triethylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Sodium Chloride, Cellulose Gum, Glucose
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinThis ingredient is a semi-synthetic polymer created from cellulose. In case you need a refresher, cellulose is the main component of plant cell walls.
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose has many uses:
- emulsifier
- create a gel-like texture
- boost foam
Chances 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.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium Chloride
