What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Menthol
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Propylene Glycol Laurate
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Tetradecene
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexadecene
SolventCitric Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-10
Disodium EDTA
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
AntimicrobialTea-Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Betula Alba Juice
AstringentZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin Conditioning
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Bambusa Vulgaris Water
Skin ConditioningSophora Flavescens Root Extract
Antioxidant
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Poria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hypericum Perforatum Extract
AntimicrobialPerilla Frutescens Leaf Extract
MaskingPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Angelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningFicus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Spirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingZea Mays Silk Extract
Skin ConditioningLithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cichorium Intybus Root Extract
MaskingCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, Menthol, Parfum, Propylene Glycol Laurate, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Tetradecene, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexadecene, Citric Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Polyquaternium-10, Disodium EDTA, Maltodextrin, Butylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Betula Alba Juice, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Zea Mays Silk Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Cichorium Intybus Root Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
MaskingMethylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Magnesium Chloride
Magnesium Nitrate
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Sulfate
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientPalm Kernelamide DEA
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingSodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer
CleansingSucrose
Humectant
Sucrose Distearate
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
CI 16255
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCitric Acid
Buffering
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Hydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Glutathione
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantZeolite
AbsorbentWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Magnesium Chloride, Magnesium Nitrate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Sulfate, C12-16 Alcohols, Palm Kernelamide DEA, Glycerin, Parfum, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer, Sucrose, Sucrose Distearate, Hexylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Lactic Acid, DMDM Hydantoin, Disodium EDTA, CI 16255, CI 42090, Citric Acid, Niacinamide, Hydroxyapatite, Glutathione, Cysteine, Ethoxydiglycol, Zeolite
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 AcidDisodium 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 EDTAGlycerin (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 GlycerinParfum 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 ParfumChances 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.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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
