What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropylamine Oxide
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
Masking
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Oat Protein
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Wheat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningMelanin
Skin ProtectingLactic Acid
Buffering
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Oats
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningSuperoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Lauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingPolyquaternium-7
Polyquaternium-11
Polyquaternium-55
Malic Acid
Buffering
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Fumaric Acid
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzoic Acid
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycol Distearate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Wheat Amino Acids, Melanin, Lactic Acid, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Oats, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Superoxide Dismutase, Lauryl Alcohol, Glycereth-26, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-11, Polyquaternium-55, Malic Acid, Aminomethyl Propanol, Disodium EDTA, Fumaric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citric Acid, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, CI 17200, CI 19140, CI 42090
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Apium Graveolens Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Sodium Chloride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Apium Graveolens Seed Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citric Acid, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric 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 GlycerinSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateSodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateWater. 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!
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