What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate
CleansingCocamide Mea
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocamide Methyl Mea
Surfactant
Parfum
Masking
PPG-7
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyquaternium-10
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyquaternium-47
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Menthol
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChrysanthemum Sibiricum Extract
AntimicrobialSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Keratin
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSoluble Collagen
Humectant
Water, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate, Cocamide Mea, Glycerin, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Parfum, PPG-7, Butylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-10, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-47, Arginine, Disodium EDTA, Menthol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Squalane, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Maltodextrin, Acacia Senegal Gum, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chrysanthemum Sibiricum Extract, Sorbitan Olivate, Keratin, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Soluble Collagen
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamide DEA
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Moroccan Lava Clay
Abrasive
Bentonite
Absorbent
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Cyclohexane
SolventBis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate
EmollientUbiquinone
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Polyquaternium-10
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingCamphor
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract
HumectantTagetes Lemmonii Leaf/Stem Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningEtidronic Acid
Malic Acid
Buffering
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
PPG-4-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Dextrin
AbsorbentAlanine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Threonine
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Methylparaben
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide DEA, Butylene Glycol, Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Glycerin, Moroccan Lava Clay, Bentonite, Polyquaternium-51, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Cyclohexane, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate, Ubiquinone, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Polyquaternium-10, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Camphor, Menthol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract, Tagetes Lemmonii Leaf/Stem Extract, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Ceramide Ng, Ethylhexylglycerin, Etidronic Acid, Malic Acid, Laureth-4, PPG-4-Ceteth-20, Dipropylene Glycol, Caramel, Alcohol Denat., Hydrogenated Lecithin, Betaine, Sodium PCA, Sorbitol, Serine, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Dextrin, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Threonine, Proline, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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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.
Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid. This just means our bodies can product a bit on its own, but sometimes needs a little boost from food sources.
It is a part of your skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), or the water-loving molecules in your outermost layer of skin (stratum corneum) that keeps everything hydrated and happy.
Here's an interesting thing about Arginine: your skin converts it into urea through the Krebs-Henseleit urea cycle. Urea is one of the most effective humectants your skin naturally produces.
A clinical study showed applying 2.5% arginine hydrochloride to atopic dermatitis skin showed significant urea levels in the stratum corneum and improved moisture in just four weeks.
Arginine is also a precursor to nitric oxide; nitric oxide improves microcirculation and supports wound healing and collagen synthesis.
One study found that an amino acid complex containing Arginine reduced skin irritation, improved hydration, and accelerated skin repair in clinical / in-vivo studies.
Arginine itself is an amino acid and not a fatty acid, oil, or ester. On its own, it's not a direct food source for Malassezia, or the yeast that causes fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineButylene 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 GlycolGlycerin (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 GlycerinMenthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.
Menthol is known for its cooling sensation; however, the cooling is actually from your skin being sensitized. Menthol can worsen rosacea. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Menthol also has antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about MentholParfum 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 “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
Polyquaternium-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-10Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a surfactant that helps water and oil mix so that dirt, sweat, sebum, and sunscreen can rinse away easily. It's not technically a sulfate, but behaves similarly in formulas.
What it does:
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a strong cleansing surfactant and is much stronger than many mild cleansers. Because it works deeply, it can disrupt the skin's barrier. This can lead to dryness or irritation for those with sensitive skin.
Compared to gentler surfactants, it's effective but more likely to dry or irritate if not balanced with soothing ingredients.
CIR considers sodium α-olefin sulfonates (including C14-16) to be safe for use in rinse-off products when properly formulated. It is poorly absorbed through normal skin but absorption increases if the skin barrier is already damaged.
Learn more about Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateWater. 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 Water
