What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Glycerin
HumectantSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingPolyquaternium-7
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeMenthol
MaskingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Oil
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Lactate
BufferingSodium PCA
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPropylene Glycol
HumectantCaviar Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Polyquaternium-7, Phenoxyethanol, Menthol, Panthenol, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Mentha Piperita Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propylene Glycol, Caviar Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingSodium Laureth Sulfate
CleansingCocamide DEA
EmulsifyingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-7
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingLecithin
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningSambucus Nigra Flower Extract
RefreshingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCitric Acid
BufferingTremella Fuciformis Extract
HumectantSnail Secretion Filtrate
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
HumectantUrea
BufferingTrehalose
HumectantTetrasodium EDTA
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
PreservativeMethylisothiazolinone
PreservativeWater, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamide DEA, Lauryl Glucoside, Acrylates Copolymer, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Polyquaternium-7, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Lecithin, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Allantoin, Sodium PCA, Urea, Trehalose, Tetrasodium EDTA, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.
After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.
It is also used to make a product more thick.
Learn more about Acrylates CopolymerCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCocamidopropyl 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 BetaineDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate is a surfactant and helps cleanse skin. It is created from the fatty acids of coconut oil.
Surfactants help rinse oil, dirt, and other pollutants easily from skin. It has a faint fruit-like scent.
Panthenol 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 PanthenolPolyquaternium-7 is a light to clear colored liquid. It is commonly found in haircare products for its film-forming and anti-static properties.
According to a manufacturer, it is a non-paraben and specially developed for negatively charged surfactant systems. This makes it a great hairstyle holder and helps to improve wet hair detangling without adding buildup.
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid. It is naturally occurring in our skin's natural moisturizing factors where it works to maintain hydration.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
This ingredient has skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCAWater. 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