What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCoco-Betaine
CleansingPortulaca Oleracea Water
Skin ConditioningCocamide Mea
EmulsifyingC12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol Laurate
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-10
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Salmon Egg Extract
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Milk Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Coco-Betaine, Portulaca Oleracea Water, Cocamide Mea, C12-14 Alketh-12, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol Laurate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyquaternium-10, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Salmon Egg Extract, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Milk Protein, Hydrolyzed Silk, Niacinamide, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Dna, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Laureth-23
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingCocamide Methyl Mea
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingParfum
Masking
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingPolyquaternium-10
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Citronellol
Perfuming
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tuber Magnatum Extract
Skin ConditioningSasa Quelpaertensis Extract
Skin ConditioningEchinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCamellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDiospyros Kaki Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCeratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract
MaskingCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Extensin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Potato Protein
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Root Extract
BleachingAcorus Calamus Root Extract
Perfuming
Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSwertia Japonica Extract
Skin ConditioningYucca Schidigera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Citrus Junos Seed Oil
Emollient
Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningQuillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingPhaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Natto Gum
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Glycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningApium Graveolens Extract
Skin ConditioningSapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSaponaria Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Archangelica Root Extract
Masking
Panax Ginseng Berry Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Allium Sativum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentRibes Nigrum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentMorus Alba Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Prunus Salicina Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Inonotus Obliquus Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLentinus Edodes Extract
Skin ConditioningPiper Nigrum Seed Extract
RefreshingOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Water, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Laureth-23, Lauryl Glucoside, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Lauryl Betaine, Parfum, Decyl Glucoside, Polyquaternium-10, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Menthol, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Benzoate, Linalool, Potassium Sorbate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citronellol, Adenosine, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Sasa Quelpaertensis Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Extensin, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Potato Protein, Arginine, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Swertia Japonica Extract, Yucca Schidigera Root Extract, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Biotin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Citrus Junos Seed Oil, Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Natto Gum, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Apium Graveolens Extract, Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Extract, Angelica Archangelica Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Allium Sativum Bulb Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Prunus Salicina Fruit Extract, Inonotus Obliquus Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Lentinus Edodes Extract, Piper Nigrum Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Ā
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesĀ
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 GlycolCitric 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 AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinPanthenol 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 PanthenolParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of āFRAGRANCEā or āPARFUMā according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPolyquaternium-10 is an ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose. It is a white and granular powder used as a film-former and anti-static agent.
This ingredient is commonly found in hair conditioning products. According to a manufacturer, its positive charge makes it great for absorbing hair proteins. The manufacturer also states this ingredient helps with curl retention.
For haircare friends: this ingredient is not a silicone.
Learn more about Polyquaternium-10Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is a well-known ingredient for treating skin that struggles with acne and clogged pores. It exfoliates both the skin's surface and deep within the pores to help clear out buildup, control oil, and reduce inflammation.
Unlike AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids), salicylic acid is oil-soluble. This allows it to penetrate into pores which makes it especially effective for treating blackheads and preventing future breakouts.
Salicylic acid is also known for its soothing properties. It has a similar structure to aspirin and can calm inflamed or irritated skin, making it a good option for acne-prone skin that is also sensitive.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing this ingredient into your routine.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun sensitivity, itās still important to wear sunscreen daily to protect your skin.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidChances 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 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
