What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamide Methyl Mea
Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Gamma-Docosalactone
Skin ConditioningQuaternium-33
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Acetyl Cysteine
Antioxidant
Prunus Domestica Seed Extract
EmollientKeratin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningCollagen
Moisturising
Ceramide 6 Ii
Skin Conditioning
Isomalt
HumectantPolyquaternium-10
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Silk Pg-Propyl Methylsilanediol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningIsostearoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Cleansing
Glyoxylic Acid
BufferingCetearamidoethyl Diethonium Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningSclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Mangifera Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil
Emollient
Pouteria Sapota Seed Oil
Emollient
Oenocarpus Bataua Fruit Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Ceramide Ag
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Lauraminopropionate
CleansingSodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Argania Spinosa Sprout Cell Extract
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Argan Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
Emollient
Disodium C12-14 Pareth-2 Sulfosuccinate
CleansingMyristamine Oxide
CleansingPotassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Quaternium-18
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantGold
Cosmetic ColorantSilver
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Propanediol, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Gamma-Docosalactone, Quaternium-33, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Acetyl Cysteine, Prunus Domestica Seed Extract, Keratin, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Collagen, Ceramide 6 Ii, Isomalt, Polyquaternium-10, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Silk Pg-Propyl Methylsilanediol, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Keratin, Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen, Glyoxylic Acid, Cetearamidoethyl Diethonium Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil, Pouteria Sapota Seed Oil, Oenocarpus Bataua Fruit Oil, Glycine Soja Sterols, Ceramide Ng, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Ceramide Ag, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Oil, Sodium Chloride, Isostearic Acid, Sodium Lauraminopropionate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Argania Spinosa Sprout Cell Extract, Cholesterol, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Argan Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, Disodium C12-14 Pareth-2 Sulfosuccinate, Myristamine Oxide, Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Lecithin, Quaternium-18, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, Caramel, Gold, Silver
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMenthol
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningTea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
CleansingTea-Sulfate
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPPG-6
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Dimethiconol, Carbomer, Menthol, Citric Acid, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Tea-Sulfate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Caffeine, Sodium Hydroxide, PPG-6, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric 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 AcidCocamidopropyl 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 BetaineDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateChances 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!
Learn more about Water
