What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pentane
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Volcanic Ash
Abrasive
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingStearalkonium Chloride
Preservative
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Mentha Aquatica Leaf Oil
Masking
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Allium Sativum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningYeast Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
Masking
Foeniculum Vulgare Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Vanillin
Masking
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Gluconic Acid
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Malic Acid
Buffering
Apigenin
Antioxidant
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCeteth-10 Phosphate
CleansingDicetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Steapyrium Chloride
AntimicrobialVinegar
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Pentane, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Volcanic Ash, Decyl Glucoside, Stearalkonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Glyceryl Stearate, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Mentha Aquatica Leaf Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Menthol, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Allium Sativum Bulb Extract, Yeast Ferment Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Foeniculum Vulgare Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Vanillin, Ascorbic Acid, Gluconic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Apigenin, Oleanolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Dicetyl Phosphate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Steapyrium Chloride, Vinegar, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 60, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Quaternium-18
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
CleansingLinum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Menthol
Masking
Silk Amino Acids
HumectantHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride
Tetrasodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Quaternium-18, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Menthol, Silk Amino Acids, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate, Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride, Tetrasodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium PCA, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCitric 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 AcidGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMenthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.
Menthol is known for its cooling sensation; however, the cooling is actually from your skin being sensitized. Menthol can worsen rosacea. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Menthol also has antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about MentholWater. 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
