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What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTea-Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingPalm Kernelamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingCocamide Methyl Mea
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingTea-Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingParfum
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Polyquaternium-10
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Polyquaternium-7
Oryza Sativa Germ Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantPropanediol
Solvent
Camellia Japonica Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningBelamcanda Chinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sapindus Mukorossi Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningDianthus Longicalyx Seed Extract
Emulsion StabilisingOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Water, Tea-Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Palm Kernelamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Glycol Distearate, Cocamide Mea, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Polyquaternium-10, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-7, Oryza Sativa Germ Oil, Butylene Glycol, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Alcohol, Caramel, Propanediol, Camellia Japonica Seed Extract, Belamcanda Chinensis Root Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sapindus Mukorossi Peel Extract, Dianthus Longicalyx Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Quaternium-33
Gamma-Docosalactone
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Acetyl Cysteine
Antioxidant
Keratin
Skin ConditioningPrunus Domestica Seed Extract
EmollientHydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningCollagen
Moisturising
Ceramide 6 Ii
Skin Conditioning
Isomalt
HumectantHydrolyzed Silk Pg-Propyl Methylsilanediol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningIsostearoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Cleansing
Glyoxylic Acid
BufferingCetearamidoethyl Diethonium Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Oenocarpus Bataua Fruit Oil
Emollient
Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil
Emollient
Pouteria Sapota Seed Oil
Emollient
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Mangifera Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Ceramide Ag
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Oil
Emollient
Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Sodium Lactate
BufferingIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Lauraminopropionate
CleansingCholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Argania Spinosa Sprout Cell Extract
Skin ConditioningO-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLecithin
Emollient
Steartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Dicocodimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingQuaternium-18
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantGold
Cosmetic ColorantSilver
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Propanediol, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Quaternium-33, Gamma-Docosalactone, Glucose, Butylene Glycol, Acetyl Cysteine, Keratin, Prunus Domestica Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Collagen, Ceramide 6 Ii, Isomalt, Hydrolyzed Silk Pg-Propyl Methylsilanediol, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Keratin, Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen, Glyoxylic Acid, Cetearamidoethyl Diethonium Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Oenocarpus Bataua Fruit Oil, Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil, Pouteria Sapota Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Ceramide Ng, Glycine Soja Sterols, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Ceramide Ag, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Oil, Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate, Dimethiconol, Sodium Lactate, Isostearic Acid, Sodium Lauraminopropionate, Cholesterol, Sodium Bicarbonate, Argania Spinosa Sprout Cell Extract, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Steartrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Dicocodimonium Chloride, Quaternium-18, Behentrimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Caramel, Gold, Silver
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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.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholButylene 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 Caramel 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 AcidDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAParfum 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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium 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 BenzoateWater. 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
