What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Coco-Betaine
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Propanediol
Solvent
Tromethamine
BufferingPotassium Benzoate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid 0.4%
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Coco-Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Propanediol, Tromethamine, Potassium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salicylic Acid 0.4%, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Coco-Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycolic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Madecassoside
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingDiglycerin
Humectant
Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-10
EmulsifyingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSalix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract
Abrasive
Epilobium Parviflorum Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Water, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Diglycerin, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-10, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract, Epilobium Parviflorum Leaf/Stem Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citric Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Cellulose Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Polysorbate 20
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 GlycolCitric 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 AcidTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it helps prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This prevents unwanted reactions in products. Metal ions can come into a product via the water ingredient. They are found in trace amounts and are not known to be harmful.
Water. 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!
Learn more about Water
