What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropylamine Oxide
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingGlycol 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
CleansingMethyl 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
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Disiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helichrysum Italicum Extract
AntiseborrhoeicAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract
HumectantMicrocitrus Australasica Fruit Extract
Microcitrus Australis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPleiogynium Timoriense Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPodocarpus Elatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Santalum Album Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Sodium Lactate
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Trihydroxypalmitamidohydroxypropyl Myristyl Ether
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Coumarin
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Isoeugenol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane, Alcohol Denat., Phenyl Trimethicone, Disiloxane, Caprylyl Methicone, Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Helichrysum Italicum Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Microcitrus Australis Fruit Extract, Pleiogynium Timoriense Fruit Extract, Podocarpus Elatus Fruit Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Santalum Album Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Sodium Lactate, Glycerin, Water, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Trihydroxypalmitamidohydroxypropyl Myristyl Ether, Silica, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Tin Oxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Coumarin, Linalool, Isoeugenol, Limonene, CI 77891, CI 77491
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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.
Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.
Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, it also has plenty of benefits on your skin.
Vitamin C is best used for brightening skin. It improves dark spots, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. This is because it blocks the process of skin darkening when exposed to UV.
Remember: Vitamin C should not replace sunscreen!
Your skin uses vitamin C to build collagen. Collagen is one key component in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. Vitamin C also plays a role in regulating collagen, thus making it effective in improving wrinkles and fine lines.
Ascorbic acid shows potent antioxidant activity. As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. These antioxidants also protect skin against UV damage.
The best formulations include Vitamin E and/or ferulic acid. These two ingredients help stabilize and provide a boost in the benefits of ascorbic acid. This is because ascorbic acid becomes unstable when exposed to UV and air. In fact, you can tell your ascorbic acid has oxidized when it turns an orange-yellow color.
Ascorbic acid is generally compatible with other ingredients. However, using ascorbic acid with other active ingredients might cause irritation. Two ingredients: copper ions and benzoyl peroxide, will inactivate ascorbic acid completely.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.
Learn more about Ascorbic AcidBenzyl Benzoate is usually created from the condensation of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. It is used as a preservative, solvent, and has a floral/balsamic scent in large amounts.
As a preservative, Benzyl Benzoate works against bacteria and fungus. It is often used to treat scabies and lice in medicine.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Due to its fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate can be sensitizing and may cause contact dermatitis. It is a known EU allergen. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Benzyl Benzoate can be naturally found in cranberries and peaches.
Learn more about Benzyl BenzoateEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Linalool 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.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
