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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCapryloyl/Caproyl Methyl Glucamide
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Lauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide
EmollientCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBromelain
Skin ConditioningPapain
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Chlorella Vulgaris Powder
Skin ConditioningSpinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Linalool
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Mixed Ionones
Masking
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Cedrol
EmollientDipteryx Odorata Seed Extract
MaskingSalvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Capryloyl/Caproyl Methyl Glucamide, Glycerin, Lauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Propanediol, Sucrose Cocoate, Xanthan Gum, Bromelain, Papain, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Chlorella Vulgaris Powder, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Maltodextrin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Linalool, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Mixed Ionones, Sodium Chloride, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract, Cedrol, Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningCapryloyl/Caproyl Methyl Glucamide
EmulsifyingLauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide
EmollientCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Spondias Mombin Pulp Extract
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Pulp Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract
MaskingRosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientEugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract
AstringentLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract
Masking
Musa Sapientum Pulp Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Reticulata Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Propanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingWater, Capryloyl/Caproyl Methyl Glucamide, Lauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide, Coco-Glucoside, Sucrose Cocoate, Glycerin, Spondias Mombin Pulp Extract, Mangifera Indica Pulp Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Musa Sapientum Pulp Extract, Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Phenethyl Alcohol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
We don't have a description for Capryloyl/Caproyl Methyl Glucamide yet.
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidCoco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away.
This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideGlycerin (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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Lauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide yet.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium 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 BenzoateSucrose Cocoate is created from the sucrose esters of coconut acid. Coconut acid is comprised of the fatty acids of coconut oil.
It is an emulsifier and skin conditioner.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sucrose CocoateWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
