What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Betaine
Cleansing
Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyquaternium-10
Abies Sibirica Oil
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
PPG-3 Myristyl Ether
EmollientMenthol
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pentasodium Pentetate
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningAcorus Calamus Root Extract
Perfuming
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingPolygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingPiroctone Olamine
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Coco-Betaine, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Sodium Chloride, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyquaternium-10, Abies Sibirica Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, PPG-3 Myristyl Ether, Menthol, Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Pentasodium Pentetate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Piroctone Olamine, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate
CleansingTea-Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingPEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Amber Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Medicago Sativa Extract
TonicDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentBrassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAsparagus Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningApium Graveolens Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentRubus Idaeus Extract
Skin ProtectingFragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Astringent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Menthol
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Pentasodium Pentetate
Linalool
Perfuming
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Polyquaternium-10
Tropolone
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Chloride, PEG-150 Distearate, Royal Jelly Extract, Amber Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Medicago Sativa Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Asparagus Officinalis Extract, Apium Graveolens Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Extract, Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Menthol, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Trehalose, Pentasodium Pentetate, Linalool, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Polyquaternium-10, Tropolone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCoco-Betaine is the natural version of Cocamidopropyl Betaine. It is often derived from coconuts.
Coco-Betaine is a surfactant, meaning it helps remove dirt and oil from the skin.
This ingredient is a cleansing agent, surfactant, and foam booster. It considered an alternative to traditional sulfates (Sulfosuccinate) and is allowed in "sulfate-free" products.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient is mild and can be used in baby and bath options.
Glycerin (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 GlycerinMenthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.
Menthol is known for its cooling sensation; however, the cooling is actually from your skin being sensitized. Menthol can worsen rosacea. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Menthol also has antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about MentholWe don't have a description for Pentasodium Pentetate yet.
Polyquaternium-10 is an ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose. It is a white and granular powder used as a film-former and anti-static agent.
This ingredient is commonly found in hair conditioning products. According to a manufacturer, its positive charge makes it great for absorbing hair proteins. The manufacturer also states this ingredient helps with curl retention.
For haircare friends: this ingredient is not a silicone.
Learn more about Polyquaternium-10Chances 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.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWe don't have a description for Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate yet.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
