What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSucrose
Humectant
Pullulan
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingGalactoarabinan
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Sucrose, Pullulan, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Galactoarabinan, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Levulinate, Citric Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Sodium Gluconate, Phospholipids, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningPullulan
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Maltitol
HumectantOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Xylitol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSaccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Trehalose
Humectant
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPelvetia Canaliculata Extract
Skin ProtectingWater, Pullulan, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Panthenol, Xylitylglucoside, Decyl Glucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Sorbitol, Maltitol, Oryza Sativa Extract, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Sodium Benzoate, Xylitol, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, Sodium Citrate, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Sodium Phytate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Trehalose, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Coumarin, Linalool, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is a mild surfactant made by sticking glucose onto a blend of fatty acids.
It does two jobs because it has a sugar head that loves water and a fatty tail that loves oil:
Typical use levels range from 10-20% in cleansers and 15-30% in shower products.
Once on your skin, your skin's glucoside hydrolases breaks it down into glucose and the parent fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is considered fungal acne safe because its fatty alcohol portion sits outside the Malassezia yeast's metabolization range.
Learn more about Caprylyl/Capryl GlucosideCitric 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 AcidLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbatePullulan is a low viscosity polysaccharide (a long chain carbohydrate) with binding and film forming properties when dissolved in water. It is used to create a "silicone-like" or silky feel in cosmetics without adding viscosity.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient's ability to easily dissolves makes it a great carrier for active ingredients.
Due to it being edible and tasteless, you'll likely find this ingredient in breath freshener strips. This ingredient is produced from the starch of the fungus, Aureobasidium pullulans.
Pullulan is stable over a broad-range of pH.
Learn more about PullulanSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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
