What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingLauryl Betaine
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingTrihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-7
Citric Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Lauryl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Trihydroxystearin, Glycol Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyquaternium-7, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Panthenol
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 9%
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene 9%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate-13
Parfum
Masking
Polyisobutene
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentHibiscus Abelmoschus Extract
MaskingMagnesium Sulfate
Calcium Chloride
AstringentTocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Manganese Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningZinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5%, Homosalate 9%, Octocrylene 9%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%, Water, Propanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Silica, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Behenyl Alcohol, Trisiloxane, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, C14-22 Alcohols, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Caprylyl Methicone, Polyacrylate-13, Parfum, Polyisobutene, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, Citronellol, Butylene Glycol, Glucose, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract, Magnesium Sulfate, Calcium Chloride, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Manganese Sulfate, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Zinc Sulfate, Ascorbyl Glucoside
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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.
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
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 AcidGlycerin (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 GlycerinSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
