What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingIsostearyl Neopentanoate
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCoco-Betaine
CleansingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Iris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingFumaric Acid
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Dimethicone, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Glycol Distearate, Glycerin, Citric Acid, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Carbomer, Coco-Betaine, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Linalool, Limonene, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Fumaric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Coco-Sulfate
Cleansing
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingSea Salt
Abrasive
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Phytic Acid
Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Betula Alba Leaf Extract
AstringentLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Levulinic Acid
Perfuming
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate
MoisturisingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Betaine
Humectant
PCA Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Water, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Lauryl Glucoside, Coco-Glucoside, Sea Salt, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Oleate, Arginine, Phytic Acid, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Glycerin, Alcohol, Betula Alba Leaf Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Levulinic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, Betaine, PCA Glyceryl Oleate
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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.
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 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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Corn Protein yet.
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein is a vegan protein made to mimic hydrolyzed collagen. It is created from soy, or glycine soja.
This ingredient is a humectant, meaning it helps hydrate the skin by binding to water. According to a manufacturer, it is also a great hair conditioner.
Read more about hydrolyzed collagen here.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Soy ProteinWe don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein yet.
Parfum 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 ParfumWater. 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
