What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
PEG-100 Stearate
Benzyl Glycol
SolventCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-7
Coumarin
Perfuming
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil
Masking
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantMethylparaben
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Beeswax, PEG-100 Stearate, Benzyl Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, CI 77891, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Allantoin, Benzyl Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-7, Coumarin, Niacinamide, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Propylene Glycol, Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil, CI 16035, Methylparaben, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propylparaben, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Laureth-3
EmulsifyingSodium Sulfate
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Thuja Orientalis Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialThymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Origanum Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Sambac Flower Extract
Masking
Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRobinia Pseudoacacia Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSambucus Nigra Flower Extract
RefreshingNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHyacinthus Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polygala Tenuifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPlatycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract
Antioxidant
Pentasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Acetylhydroxyprolyl Dipeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Pentasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Dipeptide-51
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Sodium Riboflavin Phosphate
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Laureth-3, Sodium Sulfate, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Thuja Orientalis Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Origanum Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract, Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract, Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract, Prunus Mume Flower Extract, Robinia Pseudoacacia Flower Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygala Tenuifolia Root Extract, Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract, Pentasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Acetylhydroxyprolyl Dipeptide-12, Pentasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Dipeptide-51, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Sodium Riboflavin Phosphate, Parfum
Alternatives
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
Ascorbyl Glucoside is a stable form of Vitamin C. It is created by combining glucose from starch.
When applied to skin, Ascorbyl Glucoside turns into Ascorbic Acid.
Ascorbyl Glucoside is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may damage skin cells.
It can help to reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Ascorbyl GlucosideCocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract comes from the outer layer of a rice kernel. It is a byproduct of milling rice, or the operation to produce a whole grain rice product.
This ingredient has moisturizing properties due to its components of polysaccharides and omega-3 fatty acids. It also contains calcium, selenium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract contains numerous antioxidants such as ferulic acid. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa Bran ExtractParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumChances 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
