What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropylamine Oxide
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningWheat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-7
Polyquaternium-11
Polyamide-2
PEG-4 Rapeseedamide
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract
HumectantUrtica Dioica Extract
AstringentSalvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Superoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Melanin
Skin ProtectingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Malic Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycol Distearate, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Wheat Amino Acids, Tocopheryl Acetate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, PEG-150 Distearate, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-11, Polyamide-2, PEG-4 Rapeseedamide, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Decyl Glucoside, Methyl Gluceth-20, Glycereth-26, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract, Urtica Dioica Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Superoxide Dismutase, Melanin, Ascorbic Acid, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Dimethicone
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
Masking
Santalum Album Oil
Masking
Jasminum Officinale Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Isododecane
EmollientC10-11 Isoparaffin
Solvent
Silicone Quaternium-17
Emulsifying
Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
EmollientPPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningBasic Blue 99
Basic Red 51
Basic Brown 16
C11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingC12-16 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingAcrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyquaternium-7
Polyquaternium-37
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Tetrasodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Dimethicone, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Santalum Album Oil, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Isopropyl Alcohol, Isododecane, C10-11 Isoparaffin, Silicone Quaternium-17, Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate, Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Basic Blue 99, Basic Red 51, Basic Brown 16, C11-15 Pareth-7, C12-16 Pareth-9, Sorbitan Oleate, Trideceth-12, Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-37, Benzophenone-4, Tetrasodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Sorbic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, CI 19140
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (tea extract) is one of the most well-researched plant extracts in skincare with an impressive resume.
Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from the Camellia Sinensis plant.
Studies show green tea extract and its catechins (like epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)) help your skin cells product energy more efficiently and reducing the number of free-radicals that can damage your skin from the inside.
In lab-grown skin models, this translated to younger, healthier, and stronger skin.
There's also good sun protection data; researchers saw less DNA damage and redness on human skin when green tea was applied before UVB exposure. And the more they applied, the better the protection.
Needless to say, this ingredient shouldn't replace your sunscreen. But it is a great supportive ingredient that you can already find in many sunscreens and antioxidant serums.
A 2009 study found a 2% green tea lotion was effective for mild-to-moderate acne thanks to its anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity.
The quality of the extract matters a lot here:
Good extracts contain 50-90% catechins while lower quality ones are mostly there for marketing. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the quality or source of their ingredients.
Human Repeated Insult Patch Testing showed no irritation or sensitization at use concentrations (0.86% in leave-on products and up to 30% as leaf water).
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinThis ingredient is derived from guar gum. It is a skin conditioning agent that creates a thin, breathable film to reduce water loss during cleansing.
This leaves the skin feeling soft rather than stripped and also contributes to a creamier lather.
Due to the large molecule size, this ingredient is unlikely to penetrate skin.
Learn more about Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
Polyquaternium-7 is a light to clear colored liquid. It is commonly found in haircare products for its film-forming and anti-static properties.
According to a manufacturer, it is a non-paraben and specially developed for negatively charged surfactant systems. This makes it a great hairstyle holder and helps to improve wet hair detangling without adding buildup.
Water. 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
