What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPotassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Surfactant
Acrylates Copolymer
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingParfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Erythritol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialTetrasodium Etidronate
Emulsion StabilisingTetrasodium EDTA
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Lactobacillus Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Lactobacillus/Milk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Babassuamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
SurfactantSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
Emollient
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingCoco-Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Surfactant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Prunella Vulgaris Extract
Antioxidant
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Melilotus Officinalis Extract
AstringentCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningChaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Surfactin
CleansingGlyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Arachidonate
Emollient
Pyridoxine
Skin ConditioningThiamine Hcl
MaskingBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Folic Acid
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Oil
Antimicrobial
Histidine
Humectant
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingSerine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Ornithine
Skin ConditioningTaurine
BufferingLeucine
Skin ConditioningGlutamic Acid
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Methionine
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Alanine
Masking
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningMenadione
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Potassium Cocoate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Acrylates Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Chloride, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Stearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Erythritol, Butylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Lactobacillus Ferment Filtrate, Disodium EDTA, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Lactobacillus/Milk Ferment Filtrate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Babassuamidopropyl Betaine, Ceramide NP, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Coco-Glucoside, Phytosphingosine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Asiaticoside, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Glyceryl Laurate, Coconut Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tocopherol, Sodium Isethionate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Prunella Vulgaris Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Glycolipids, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Melilotus Officinalis Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, Sodium Surfactin, Glyceryl Linolenate, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Pyridoxine, Thiamine Hcl, Biotin, Retinyl Palmitate, Folic Acid, Centella Asiatica Oil, Histidine, Isoleucine, Valine, Serine, Aspartic Acid, Proline, Arginine, Ornithine, Taurine, Leucine, Glutamic Acid, Glycine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Alanine, Cyanocobalamin, Menadione
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningActinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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
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 GlycolCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (tea extract) is one of the most well-researched plant extracts in skincare with an impressive resume.
Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from the Camellia Sinensis plant.
Studies show green tea extract and its catechins (like epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)) help your skin cells product energy more efficiently and reducing the number of free-radicals that can damage your skin from the inside.
In lab-grown skin models, this translated to younger, healthier, and stronger skin.
There's also good sun protection data; researchers saw less DNA damage and redness on human skin when green tea was applied before UVB exposure. And the more they applied, the better the protection.
Needless to say, this ingredient shouldn't replace your sunscreen. But it is a great supportive ingredient that you can already find in many sunscreens and antioxidant serums.
A 2009 study found a 2% green tea lotion was effective for mild-to-moderate acne thanks to its anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity.
The quality of the extract matters a lot here:
Good extracts contain 50-90% catechins while lower quality ones are mostly there for marketing. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the quality or source of their ingredients.
Human Repeated Insult Patch Testing showed no irritation or sensitization at use concentrations (0.86% in leave-on products and up to 30% as leaf water).
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCaprylyl 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, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDipropylene 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 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 EDTAParfum 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 ParfumThis ingredient is derived from caprylic and capric acids. It is an emulsifier with emollient properties.
According to the manufacturer, it is hydrophilic and soluble in aqueous solutions (water). They also state this ingredient is stable in a medium pH range (~5 - 8).
As an emulsifier, it helps make oils and oil-soluble ingredients more soluble in water.
Learn more about PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesWater. 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
