What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamide Mipa
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
C12-13 Alketh-9
EmulsifyingDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingParfum
Masking
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-10
Sorbitol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyquaternium-7
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Zinc Ricinoleate
Kojic Acid
Antioxidant
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChloramine T
AntimicrobialSodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Sodium Carbonate
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Glycerin, Coco-Betaine, Cocamide Mipa, Niacinamide, C12-13 Alketh-9, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-10, Sorbitol, Butylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-7, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Kojic Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Hexylene Glycol, Propanediol, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Chloramine T, Sodium Bicarbonate, CI 19140, Ascorbic Acid, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Sodium Carbonate, Limonene, Geraniol, Citral, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
PEG-45m
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Arachidic Acid
Cleansing
BHT
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Oryza Sativa Germ Extract
EmollientOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Potassium Hydroxide, Palmitic Acid, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Stearic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycol Distearate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Parfum, PEG-45m, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Silica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arachidic Acid, BHT, Oryza Sativa Extract, Oleic Acid, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa Germ Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinParfum 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 ParfumSodium 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 Water
