What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningRice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocamide Methyl Mea
Surfactant
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Cocamide Mipa
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acrylates Copolymer
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Polyquaternium-10
Citric Acid
Buffering
Amodimethicone
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment
Skin ConditioningGlycol Stearate
Emollient
Laureth-23
Cleansing
Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
CleansingIsopropanolamine
BufferingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Arginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract
Masking
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentPCA
Humectant
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
Masking
Serine
Masking
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Histidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicWater, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Chloride, Coco-Glucoside, Cocamide Mipa, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates Copolymer, Dimethiconol, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Benzoate, Coconut Acid, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Polyquaternium-10, Citric Acid, Amodimethicone, Sodium Isethionate, Disodium EDTA, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment, Glycol Stearate, Laureth-23, Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Isopropanolamine, Propylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Cetrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-12, Panthenol, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium PCA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Lactate, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Caffeine, Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract, Cyclodextrin, PCA, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Biotin
Water
Skin ConditioningMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Acrylates Crosspolymer-4
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyitaconate
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Chloride
MaskingCocamide Mipa
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolyquaternium-7
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Menthol
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Emulsifying
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Propanediol, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, Sodium Polyitaconate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Chloride, Cocamide Mipa, 1,2-Hexanediol, Mentha Piperita Oil, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glycolic Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyquaternium-7, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Menthol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool
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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
We don't have a description for Cocamide Mipa yet.
Sodium 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 BenzoateSodium 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 SulfonateChances 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
