What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamide Methyl Mea
Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Polyquaternium-10
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Myristyl Betaine
CleansingPPG-7
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Polyquaternium-47
Skin ConditioningMenthol
Masking
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Honey
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Shea Butter Glycereth-8 Esters
Cleansing
Diethyl Sebacate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Gluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Honey Extract
Humectant
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Hydrolyzed Honey Protein
Skin ConditioningRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantKeratin
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Gamma-Docosalactone
Skin ConditioningWater, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate, Glycerin, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Parfum, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Myristyl Betaine, PPG-7, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-47, Menthol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Honey, Arginine, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Shea Butter Glycereth-8 Esters, Diethyl Sebacate, Butylene Glycol, Gluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Honey Extract, CI 19140, Coco-Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Honey Protein, Royal Jelly Extract, CI 17200, Keratin, Propolis Extract, Gamma-Docosalactone
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingLauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingCocamide Mipa
Emulsifying
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Polyquaternium-10
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sea Water
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin
AbsorbentLactobacillus/Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCeratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract
MaskingDiospyros Kaki Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEnteromorpha Compressa Extract
Skin ProtectingGelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Skin ProtectingLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Spirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningMilk Protein Extract
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Barley Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCollagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningPearl Extract
Antioxidant
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Saccharomyces/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Tetrasodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Collagen
Moisturising
Collagen Amino Acids
Moisturising
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Soluble Collagen Crosspolymer
Emollient
Zinc Hydrolyzed Collagen
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Chloride, Cocamide Mipa, Glycol Distearate, Parfum, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Arginine, Carbomer, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Hexylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Niacinamide, Sea Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Dextrin, Lactobacillus/Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Milk Protein Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Barley Protein, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Biotin, Collagen Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Pearl Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Collagen, Collagen Amino Acids, Soluble Collagen, Soluble Collagen Crosspolymer, Zinc Hydrolyzed Collagen, Phytosphingosine, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
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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 GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin (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 GlycerinHydrolyzed Keratin is derived from keratin. Keratin is a large protein that is naturally found in our hair and skin.
Studies show keratin is able to seal broken hair cuticles, helping to prevent split ends and breakage.
As a humectant, hydrolyzed keratin helps draw moisture from the air to your hair and skin. This helps keep your skin and hair hydrated.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed KeratinParfum 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 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-10Water. 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
