What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Water 24%
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Acrylates Copolymer
Arginine
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Glutathione
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Citrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientGinkgo Biloba Nut Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Morus Alba Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Calcium Pantothenate
Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Thymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Origanum Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Salvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicCentaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentBorago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Collagen
Moisturising
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Menadione
MaskingCollagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Pyridoxine
Skin ConditioningFolic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicTocopherol
Antioxidant
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningThiamine Hcl
MaskingBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningRiboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Water, Hippophae Rhamnoides Water 24%, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Acrylates Copolymer, Arginine, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ascorbic Acid, Glutathione, Gluconolactone, Niacinamide, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Maltodextrin, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Origanum Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Pyridoxine Hcl, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Collagen, Panthenol, Menadione, Collagen Extract, Silica, Potassium Sorbate, Pyridoxine, Folic Acid, Biotin, Tocopherol, Cyanocobalamin, Thiamine Hcl, Beta-Carotene, Riboflavin, Linoleic Acid, CI 15985, CI 19140, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Betaine
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Methyl Isethionate
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Sodium Laurate
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Water, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Chloride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Methyl Isethionate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Lauric Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Sodium Laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Disodium EDTA
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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
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolChances 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.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the 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. Stay hydrated!
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