What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panax Ginseng Root Water
Masking
Osbeckia Chinensis Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Archangelica Root Extract
Masking
Convallaria Majalis Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Coco-Glucoside, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Ceramide NP, Butylene Glycol, Panax Ginseng Root Water, Osbeckia Chinensis Extract, Angelica Archangelica Root Extract, Convallaria Majalis Extract, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningMantis Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Tromethamine
BufferingC12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingCitrus Limon Peel Powder
AbsorbentSodium Chloride
Masking
Nymphaea Lotus Root Extract
AstringentCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Polyquaternium-10
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Myristica Fragrans Aril Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentCitric Acid
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGarcinia Mangostana Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Aspergillus/Buckwheat Ferment Extract
Antioxidant
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Limus Extract
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol Laurate
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingErythritol
Humectant
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningVinca Minor Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingLimonene
Perfuming
Water, Mantis Extract, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum, Menthol, Tromethamine, C12-14 Pareth-12, Citrus Limon Peel Powder, Sodium Chloride, Nymphaea Lotus Root Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-10, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Myristica Fragrans Aril Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Punica Granatum Extract, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Eucalyptus Alba Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aspergillus/Buckwheat Ferment Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Limus Extract, Propylene Glycol Laurate, Sodium Citrate, Erythritol, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Vinca Minor Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Limonene
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.
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 preservatives
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl 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 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinChances 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
