What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingDisodium Cocoamphodipropionate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Parfum
Masking
Sarcosine
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Eriophorum Spissum Flower/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Cocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingLaureth-4
Emulsifying
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Polyquaternium-6
Amodimethicone
BHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Polyquaternium-53
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDimethiconol Panthenol
C11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Laureth-9
EmulsifyingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingFormic Acid
Preservative
Isopropanolamine
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Lauryl Glucoside, Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Acrylates Copolymer, Parfum, Sarcosine, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Eriophorum Spissum Flower/Stem Extract, Panthenol, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Glycol Distearate, Cocamide Mipa, Laureth-4, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Benzoate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polyquaternium-6, Amodimethicone, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-53, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethiconol Panthenol, C11-15 Pareth-7, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Laureth-9, Trideceth-12, Formic Acid, Isopropanolamine, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Oleyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Astringent
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Pisum Sativum Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Dicetyldimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Amodimethicone/Morpholinomethyl Silsesquioxane Copolymer
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingTrideceth-5
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Magnesium Nitrate
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Oleyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Pyridoxine Hcl, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Pisum Sativum Peptide, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Glyceryl Stearate, Amodimethicone/Morpholinomethyl Silsesquioxane Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Trideceth-5, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Myristyl Alcohol, Magnesium Nitrate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, CI 16035, Caramel, Parfum, Linalool, Geraniol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 AcidDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinParfum 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.
Water. 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
