What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingCocamide DEA
EmulsifyingSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-10
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Silicone Quaternium-22
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningPPG-3 Myristyl Ether
EmollientCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Acetyl Tyrosine
Skin ConditioningSodium Carbonate
BufferingPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Pantothenate
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetate
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ornithine Hcl
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Polyquaternium-11
Citrulline
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Glucosamine Hcl
Disodium Succinate
MaskingArctium Majus Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamide DEA, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Hexylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Benzoate, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Silicone Quaternium-22, Alcohol, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Pyridoxine Hcl, PPG-3 Myristyl Ether, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Zinc PCA, Arginine, Acetyl Tyrosine, Sodium Carbonate, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Calcium Pantothenate, Zinc Gluconate, Sodium Acetate, Sodium Chloride, Niacinamide, Ornithine Hcl, Isopropyl Alcohol, Polyquaternium-11, Citrulline, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Glucosamine Hcl, Disodium Succinate, Arctium Majus Root Extract, Tocopherol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Biotin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-10
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Mentha Arvensis Callus Lysate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Squalane
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSerenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningUrtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEquisetum Arvense Leaf Extract
AstringentChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Polyquaternium-10, Potassium Sorbate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Mentha Arvensis Callus Lysate, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Squalane, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid
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 AcidCoco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away.
This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideDecyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant and emulsion stabilizer. It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away. As an emulsion stabilizer, it stabilizes the ingredients in a product by preventing them from separating.
This ingredient is biodegradable and non-toxic. This ingredient is commonly found in baby shampoos.
Decyl Glucoside is sometimes used to stabilize the UV filter Tinosorb.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideGlyceryl Oleate is the ester of glycerin and oleic acid. This ingredient is mainly an emollient and emulsifier.
Emollients soften and hydrate the skin by creating a thin film on top to trap in moisture. As an emulsifier, glyceryl oleate helps stabilize formulations by preventing ingredients such as oil and water from separating. According to a manufacturer, this ingredient helps helps thicken water-in-oil formulations, shower gels, and hair shampoos.
In some products, this ingredient may be used as a fragrance / perfuming ingredient. The scent of this ingredient is described to be "waxy".
Glyceryl oleate is created from oils rich in oleic acid, such as peanut oil and olive oil.
This ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Glyceryl OleatePolyquaternium-10 is an ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose. It is a white and granular powder used as a film-former and anti-static agent.
This ingredient is commonly found in hair conditioning products. According to a manufacturer, its positive charge makes it great for absorbing hair proteins. The manufacturer also states this ingredient helps with curl retention.
For haircare friends: this ingredient is not a silicone.
Learn more about Polyquaternium-10Potassium 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 SorbateWe don't have a description for Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract yet.
