What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Acrylates Copolymer
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Menthol
Masking
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether
SolventMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyquaternium-10
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingIllicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil
Masking
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentSodium Sulfite
Preservative
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDextrin
AbsorbentXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Mannitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract
MaskingSorbitol
Humectant
Sucrose
Humectant
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Onsen-Sui
Ocimum Basilicum Oil
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Chromium Hydroxide Green
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Viola Odorata Leaf Extract
MaskingLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Sea Salt
Abrasive
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Nelumbo Nucifera Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phyllostachys Bambusoides Juice
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Alcohol Denat., Acrylates Copolymer, Lauryl Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Menthol, Caffeine, Sodium Salicylate, PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether, Mentha Piperita Oil, Cetrimonium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Hydroxide, Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Citrate, Dextrin, Xylitylglucoside, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Zea Mays Starch, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Anhydroxylitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Mannitol, Xylitol, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract, Sorbitol, Sucrose, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Onsen-Sui, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chromium Hydroxide Green, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Fructooligosaccharides, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, CI 77492, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Viola Odorata Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Ascorbic Acid, CI 77891, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propanediol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Sea Salt, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Tocopherol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Nelumbo Nucifera Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Phyllostachys Bambusoides Juice, Maltodextrin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamide Mea
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Benzoate
Masking
PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether
SolventPolyquaternium-10
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Disodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Aspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Avena Sativa Protein Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningFreesia Refracta Extract
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Xylitol
Humectant
Caprylic Acid
CleansingSilk Amino Acids
HumectantEthyl Hexanediol
SolventCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide Mea, Parfum, Coco-Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether, Polyquaternium-10, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Silk, Aspergillus Ferment, Arginine, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Avena Sativa Protein Extract, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Xylitol, Caprylic Acid, Silk Amino Acids, Ethyl Hexanediol, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol
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
Butylene 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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPolyquaternium-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-10We don't have a description for PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether yet.
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a surfactant that helps water and oil mix so that dirt, sweat, sebum, and sunscreen can rinse away easily. It's not technically a sulfate, but behaves similarly in formulas.
What it does:
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a strong cleansing surfactant and is much stronger than many mild cleansers. Because it works deeply, it can disrupt the skin's barrier. This can lead to dryness or irritation for those with sensitive skin.
Compared to gentler surfactants, it's effective but more likely to dry or irritate if not balanced with soothing ingredients.
CIR considers sodium α-olefin sulfonates (including C14-16) to be safe for use in rinse-off products when properly formulated. It is poorly absorbed through normal skin but absorption increases if the skin barrier is already damaged.
Learn more about Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateWater. 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 WaterXylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.
In studies, xylitol has been shown to improve dry skin. It decreased transepidermal water loss, or when water passes through the skin and evaporates. Xylitol also showed to help improve the biomechanical properties of the skin barrier.
The prebiotic property of xylitol may also help reinforce our skin's natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome prevents infection by bad bacteria and helps with hydration.
As a humectant, Xylitol helps draw moisture from both the air and from deeper skin layers. This helps keep skin hydrated.
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring in plants such as strawberries and pumpkin.
Learn more about Xylitol
