What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamide Mea
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Chloride
MaskingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Hydroxypropylgluconamide
HumectantPolyquaternium-7
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropylammonium Gluconate
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Malic Acid
Buffering
Glycine
Buffering
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Lecithin
Emollient
PPG-9
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicSodium Benzoate
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide Mea, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Lauric Acid, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Polyquaternium-7, Benzyl Alcohol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Disodium EDTA, Malic Acid, Glycine, Alcohol, Lecithin, PPG-9, Panthenol, Sodium Hydroxide, Caffeine, Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Biotin, Sodium Benzoate, Salicylic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Pisum Sativum Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Polyacrylate-33
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Sodium Phytate
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingNigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Urtica Dioica Extract
AstringentWater, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Pisum Sativum Peptide, Polysorbate 80, Polyacrylate-33, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Phytate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Caffeine, Biotin, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tromethamine, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Urtica Dioica Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Biotin is a B vitamin that is naturally produced by our bodies. It is also called Vitamin H.
Our bodies use biotin in the metabolism process. It also helps our bodies use enzymes and move nutrients around. A biotin deficiency can lead to brittle hair and nails.
More research is needed on applying biotin topically. However, taking biotin orally has been shown to help nourish the skin, hair, and nails. They play a role in forming skin-hydrating fatty acids.
Biotin is water-soluble. It can be found in foods such as fish, eggs, dairy, nuts, and meat. Vitamin H stands for "haar" and "haut". These are the German words for hair and skin.
Learn more about BiotinCaffeine is a naturally occurring plant compound found in coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa pods, and guarana.
As an antioxidant, caffeine protects your skin from free radical damage caused by UV exposure and envionrmnetal stressors.
Early research also shows that caffeine can help calm redness, soothe irritated skin, and support hair growth by stimulating microcirculation in the scalp.
You might have seen eye creams marketing caffeine as a depuffing ingredient. This is because it is a vasoconstrictor meaning it can temporarily constrict blood vessels, though clinical evidence for this specific use is still limited.
Most skincare products contain this ingredient at concentrations between 1-6%. It is able to penetrate skin easily regardless of skin type or thickness.
Just so you know, a very small number of case reports describe caffeine-induced allergy. This ingredient is generally well-tolerated, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing for the majority of people.
Learn more about CaffeineGlycerin (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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Potassium 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 SorbateWater. 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
