What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Betaine
CleansingDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingPolyquaternium-10
Parfum
Masking
Amodimethicone
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Hydrogenated Coconut Acid
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBeheneth-25
CleansingEthylene/Methacrylate Copolymer
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids
CleansingTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingLinalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Potassium Dimethicone PEG-7 Panthenyl Phosphate
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Magnesium Nitrate
Sodium Sarcosinate
Citronellol
Perfuming
Sodium Acetate
BufferingArginine
Masking
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningMethylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Magnesium Chloride
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tetrasodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Coco-Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Chloride, Decyl Glucoside, Polyquaternium-10, Parfum, Amodimethicone, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Coconut Acid, Propylene Glycol, PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, Carbomer, Beheneth-25, Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer, Sodium Isethionate, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids, Trideceth-6, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Potassium Dimethicone PEG-7 Panthenyl Phosphate, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Magnesium Nitrate, Sodium Sarcosinate, Citronellol, Sodium Acetate, Arginine, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Magnesium Chloride, Methylisothiazolinone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningJasminum Sambac Flower Water
Perfuming
Goat Milk
Skin Conditioning
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Collagen Amino Acids
Cocoyl Sarcosine
CleansingWheat Germ Acid
Cleansing
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycol Stearate
Emollient
Citrus Medica Peel Oil
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyquaternium-1
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientJasminum Officinale Flower Oil
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMyroxylon Balsamum Pereirae Balsam Oil
Perfuming
Water, Jasminum Sambac Flower Water, Goat Milk, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Panthenol, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Sodium Cocoyl Collagen Amino Acids, Cocoyl Sarcosine, Wheat Germ Acid, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Polysorbate 20, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Tocopherol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 80, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycol Stearate, Citrus Medica Peel Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyquaternium-1, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Jasminum Officinale Flower Oil, Citric Acid, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Gluconate, Xanthan Gum, Myroxylon Balsamum Pereirae Balsam Oil
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 AcidThis ingredient is a cleansing agent, surfactant, and foam booster. It considered an alternative to traditional sulfates (Sulfosuccinate) and is allowed in "sulfate-free" products.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient is mild and can be used in baby and bath options.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
