What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-18 Glyceryl Oleate/Cocoate
Emulsifying
Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRose Extract
Skin ConditioningSantalum Album Wood Extract
Perfuming
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Cananga Odorata Flower Extract
Perfuming
Citrus Grandis Peel Extract
Astringent
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Citrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningUndecylenoyl Glycine
CleansingCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycerin, Sucrose Cocoate, Xanthan Gum, Ceramide NP, Panthenol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Hydroxyethylcellulose, PEG-18 Glyceryl Oleate/Cocoate, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Rose Extract, Santalum Album Wood Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Cyanocobalamin, Undecylenoyl Glycine, Capryloyl Glycine, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Propanediol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide
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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.
This ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCitric 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 AcidEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It is a surfactant derived from sarcosine, and a common source is coconut oil.
As a surfactant, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate helps lift dirts, oil, and other molecules to be washed away. In leave-on products, this ingredient is used as an emulsifier. Emulsifier help prevent ingredients such as oils and waters from separating.
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is also commonly found as a foaming agent in shampoo, toothpaste, and shaving foam. It is amphiphilic, meaning it loves both water and fats.
Learn more about Sodium Lauroyl SarcosinateXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
