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 ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sorbitol
Humectant
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCocamide Methyl Mea
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingCocamide Mea
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panax Ginseng Root Water
Masking
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPerilla Ocymoides Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Natto Gum
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea
Emollient
Mannitol
Humectant
Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Cholesterol
Emollient
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sorbitol, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Sodium Chloride, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Cocamide Mea, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Panax Ginseng Root Water, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract, Natto Gum, Ceramide NP, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearic Acid, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea, Mannitol, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Silica, Cholesterol
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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.
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 GlycolCeramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
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 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.
Disodium 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.
Panax Ginseng Root Water is created by distilling ginseng, popular herb from Asia.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient has antioxidant and skin brightening properties.
Read more about the benefits of Panax Ginseng Root Extract.
Learn more about Panax Ginseng Root WaterChances 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 ChlorideSorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.
Most sorbitol is usually made from potato starch. It is also found in fruits such as apples and pears.
As a humectant, Sorbitol helps draw water to the skin. This helps keep the skin hydrated. Sorbitol also helps create a thicker texture in products. You might find sorbitol in your toothpaste and other gels.
It is a non-irritating ingredient that is great for those with dry skin.
Sorbitol is a prebiotic. It helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria on your skin. The bacteria on your skin form a microbiome. This microbiome helps protect your skin from infection and harmful bacteria.
Learn more about SorbitolWater. 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
