What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Morus Alba Root Extract
BleachingVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Punica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Maltodextrin, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Propanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Sodium Gluconate, Parfum, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 17200
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingCicada Extract
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
Buffering
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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.
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 BetaineGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcellulosePanthenol 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 PanthenolPhenoxyethanol 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 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 BenzoateThis is the synthetic salt of gluconic acid, a form of PHA and mild exfoliant.
It is mainly used to stabilize oil and butter formulations from going bad. Sodium gluconate is a humectant, pH regulator, and chelating agent.
Chelating agents help neutralize unwanted metals from affecting the formulation.
Sodium gluconate is water-soluble.
Learn more about Sodium GluconateWater. 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
