What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingCocamide Mipa
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Polyquaternium-10
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Sea Water
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Hizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicEcklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningCodium Fragile Extract
Skin ConditioningSargassum Fulvellum Extract
Skin ConditioningGelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientHydrolyzed Hazelnut Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Barley Protein
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Lauryl Betaine, Cocamide Mipa, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Polyquaternium-10, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sea Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gluconolactone, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Biotin, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Codium Fragile Extract, Sargassum Fulvellum Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hydrolyzed Hazelnut Protein, Hydrolyzed Barley Protein, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Glycine, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Glutamic Acid, Arginine, Potassium Hyaluronate, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-10
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Camellia Seed Oil
Polyquaternium-11
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
SurfactantTaurine
BufferingPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPhytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
PEG-2 Laurate
Emulsifying
Sodium Sulfate
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantIsostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Laurtrimonium Chloride
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Aspartic Acid, Camellia Seed Oil, Polyquaternium-11, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Taurine, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Squalane, PEG-2 Laurate, Sodium Sulfate, Dipropylene Glycol, Isostearyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Laurtrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum
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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.
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 AcidDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
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 ParfumPolyquaternium-10 is an ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose. It is a white and granular powder used as a film-former and anti-static agent.
This ingredient is commonly found in hair conditioning products. According to a manufacturer, its positive charge makes it great for absorbing hair proteins. The manufacturer also states this ingredient helps with curl retention.
For haircare friends: this ingredient is not a silicone.
Learn more about Polyquaternium-10Water. 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
