What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polyquaternium-7
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingArachidic Acid
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Palmitic Acid, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyquaternium-7, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Arachidic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Oleic Acid, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Diglycerin
Humectant
Limonene
Perfuming
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Potassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Linalool
Perfuming
Sodium Phytate
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyquaternium-67
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Diglycerin, Limonene, Potassium Benzoate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Potassium Cocoate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Citric Acid, Linalool, Sodium Phytate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Maltodextrin, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Propanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyquaternium-67, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
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
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
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 AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinSodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateWater. 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
