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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPullulan
Galactoarabinan
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingSorbitol
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Vanillin
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Macelignan
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Pullulan, Galactoarabinan, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Sorbitol, Potassium Sorbate, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Vanillin, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey, Sorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Macelignan, Tocopherol, Linalool, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningVp/Dmapa Acrylates Copolymer
Polyquaternium-55
Polyimide-1
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Cocamidopropylamine Oxide
Cleansing
C10-16 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPEG-4 Rapeseedamide
Parfum
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAchillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningHumulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Serotina Bark Extract
MaskingSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingSodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberUrtica Dioica Extract
AstringentCoumarin
Perfuming
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Pisum Sativum Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningTilia Tomentosa Bud Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Vp/Dmapa Acrylates Copolymer, Polyquaternium-55, Polyimide-1, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, C10-16 Alkyl Glucoside, PEG-4 Rapeseedamide, Parfum, Citric Acid, Decyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Glycerin, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Prunus Serotina Bark Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Urtica Dioica Extract, Coumarin, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Pisum Sativum Sprout Extract, Tilia Tomentosa Bud Extract
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 AcidDecyl Glucoside is a plant-derived surfactant and emulsion stabilizer. It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Like all surfactants, it works by lowering the surface tension between water and oil. This makes it so that dirt, sebum, and makeup can be lifted off your skin and rinsed away. It also produces a dense and creamy foam.
Because it has a neutral charge, it is compatible with a wide range of ingredients and stays stable across a broad pH range/water hardiness conditions.
Patch testing has shown it to have the lowest irritation potential among common cleansing surfactants (like SLS).
Typical use levels range from 5-20% in rinse-off cleansers.
One thing worth knowing: The American Contact Dermatitis Society named the parent family, alkyl glucosides, "Allergen of the Year" in 2017. The prevalence of allergy is pretty low but be sure to patch test if you've reacted to "gentle" or sulfate-free cleansers before.
This ingredient is fungal acne safe because the fatty alcohol portion of this ingredient is not within the C11-24 chain length that Malassezia can metabolize.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideGlycerin (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 GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneWater. 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!
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