What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Glucoside
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingMenthol
Masking
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Honey Extract
Humectant
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Extract
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLaurus Nobilis Leaf Extract
MaskingMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Leonurus Sibiricus Extract
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Hybrid Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Panicum Miliaceum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningVigna Radiata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Seed Extract
Humectant
Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientHordeum Vulgare Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningChenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSecale Cereale Seed Extract
Abrasive
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sophora Flavescens Root Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Root Extract
Perfuming
Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Foeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract
AstringentLithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAcorus Calamus Root Extract
Perfuming
Cnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyquaternium-10
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Water, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Menthol, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Honey Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Leonurus Sibiricus Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Panicum Miliaceum Seed Extract, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Secale Cereale Seed Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Root Extract, Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract, Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Glyceryl Oleate, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Polyquaternium-10, Coconut Acid, Sodium Isethionate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Dipropylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingCocamide Methyl Mea
Asparagopsis Armata Extract
Skin ProtectingPropanediol
Solvent
Gamma-Docosalactone
Skin ConditioningQuaternium-33
PEG-32
HumectantPEG-6
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlucosyl Hesperidin
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningGlycerylamidoethyl Methacrylate/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Prunus Domestica Seed Extract
EmollientAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningPisum Sativum Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningKeratin
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningIsomalt
HumectantPolyquaternium-10
Polyquaternium-7
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate
MoisturisingHydrolyzed Silk Pg-Propyl Methylsilanediol
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicPouteria Sapota Seed Oil
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningSclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Mangifera Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Ceramide Ag
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Oil
Emollient
Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Salicylic Acid
Masking
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingPotassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningQuaternium-18
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Lauryl Betaine, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Propanediol, Gamma-Docosalactone, Quaternium-33, PEG-32, PEG-6, Dipropylene Glycol, Glucosyl Hesperidin, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Glycerylamidoethyl Methacrylate/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitol, Prunus Domestica Seed Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Pisum Sativum Sprout Extract, Keratin, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract, Isomalt, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-7, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Silk, PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate, Hydrolyzed Silk Pg-Propyl Methylsilanediol, Biotin, Pouteria Sapota Seed Oil, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Ubiquinone, Glycine Soja Sterols, Ceramide Ng, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Ceramide Ag, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Oil, Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cholesterol, Salicylic Acid, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Quaternium-18, Behentrimonium Chloride, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Caramel
Alternatives
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
You may know this ingredient as argan oil. Argan Oil has antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing properties.
Studies have shown argan oil can help fight again radical damage from the sun. This makes it effective at preventing hyperpigmentation.
Large amounts of vitamin E found in argan oil helps the skin retain water. Argan oil also contains fatty acids such as linoleic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid. It is also a good source of lipids.
Another benefit of argan oil is skin-soothing. It can help reduce inflammation-related skin symptoms.
Argan Oil is effective at regulating sebum production in pores. This can make it effective at treating hormonal acne.
Traditionally, argan oil was used for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. However, argan oil contains fatty acids that may make it not fungal-acne safe.
Argan Trees are native to Morocco.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilCitric 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 GlycolGlycerin 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 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 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-10Chances 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 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
