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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water
MaskingHydrolyzed Jojoba Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientHydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ag
Humectant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Acrylates Crosspolymer-4
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
AstringentCalcium Gluconate
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Dextran
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningSucrose Distearate
Emollient
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Carbonate
BufferingSodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Ceramide Ag, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, Butylene Glycol, Cholesterol, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Calcium Gluconate, Citric Acid, Dextran, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sucrose Distearate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Dipropylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingHeptyl Glucoside
SurfactantGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropylamine Oxide
Cleansing
PCA Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Acrylates Copolymer
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Ioniplex
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
Masking
Cistus Ladaniferus Resin
MaskingDaucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Viola Odorata Leaf Extract
MaskingRubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Aquilaria Agallocha Wood Oil
Masking
Xylityl Sesquicaprylate
Antimicrobial
Gamma-Nonalactone
Masking
Ionone
Astringent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Vanillin
Masking
Hexenyl Acetate
Masking
Dimethylheptenal
Perfuming
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Heptanol
Perfuming
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Heptyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, PCA Glyceryl Oleate, Acrylates Copolymer, Triethyl Citrate, Ioniplex, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Cistus Ladaniferus Resin, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Viola Odorata Leaf Extract, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract, Aquilaria Agallocha Wood Oil, Xylityl Sesquicaprylate, Gamma-Nonalactone, Ionone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vanillin, Hexenyl Acetate, Dimethylheptenal, Caprylyl Glycol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Anhydroxylitol, Heptanol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid
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 AcidGlycerin (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 GlycerinThis ingredient is derived from guar gum. It is a skin conditioning agent that creates a thin, breathable film to reduce water loss during cleansing.
This leaves the skin feeling soft rather than stripped and also contributes to a creamier lather.
Due to the large molecule size, this ingredient is unlikely to penetrate skin.
Learn more about Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChloridePotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium 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 BenzoateSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate is a cleansing ingredient. It is a surfactant, meaning it helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants. This helps them be rinsed away easily.
Trisodium 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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