What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Betaine
Humectant
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Propanediol, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Salicylic Acid, Betaine, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Allantoin, Zinc PCA, Sodium PCA, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
PEG-100 Stearate
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Arachidic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Polyquaternium-7
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Capric Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Kaolin
Abrasive
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Jasminum Officinale Extract
Masking
Melilotus Officinalis Extract
AstringentLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialCymbopogon Citratus Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAspalathus Linearis Extract
Skin ConditioningLippia Citriodora Leaf Extract
Astringent
Mentha Piperita Extract
CleansingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Water, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitan Olivate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium Chloride, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Arachidic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Polyquaternium-7, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Oleic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Capric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Kaolin, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Melilotus Officinalis Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Cymbopogon Citratus Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Lippia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Bicarbonate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. 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
