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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Propylene Glycol Distearate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Princeps Extract
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Potassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Propylene Glycol Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Artemisia Princeps Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Potassium Cocoate, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingLauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingAspartic Acid
Masking
Potassium Cocoyl Glutamate
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingChamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Citrate
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Aspartic Acid, Potassium Cocoyl Glutamate, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Coco-Glucoside, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Citrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolWe don't have a description for Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water yet.
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 GlycerinHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate is a modified starch used to help thicken a product.
It is also used in foods.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideSodium 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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