What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Surfactant
Acrylates Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Sodium Chloride
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Potassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Guaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Squalane
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water
Astringent
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSaponaria Officinalis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningViscum Album Leaf Extract
SoothingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Rutin
Antioxidant
Hydroxycinnamic Acid
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
TonicCeramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Propanediol, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Acrylates Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactic Acid, Potassium Cocoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Butylene Glycol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Maltodextrin, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Hyaluronic Acid, Guaiazulene, Squalane, Citric Acid, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Root Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Viscum Album Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Propolis Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Tocopheryl Acetate, Rutin, Hydroxycinnamic Acid, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Oligopeptide-1, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Linalool
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Cellulose
Absorbent
Oryza Sativa Powder
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingPyrus Malus Fiber
Abrasive
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Sodium Chloride
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentDisodium EDTA
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin, Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal, 1,2-Hexanediol, Coconut Acid, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cellulose, Oryza Sativa Powder, Sodium Isethionate, Pyrus Malus Fiber, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dextrin, Disodium EDTA, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
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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
Calendula Officinalis Extract comes from the common Marigold plant.
Marigold flowers contain flavonoids. Flavonoids are a group of substances found naturally in plants. They possess antioxidant and inflammation properties.
This ingredient may help soothe your skin by reducing inflammation. Emerging studies show it inhibits nitrous oxide production safely, therefore reducing inflammation.
Marigolds have been used in traditional medicine throughout Asia and Europe.
Learn more about Calendula Officinalis ExtractDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinThis ingredient comes from the evergreen flowering plant, gardenia. It has skin conditioning properties.
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 GlycerinHouttuynia Cordata Extract is more commonly known as Heart Leaf, Fish Mint, or Chameleon plant.
The components found in Heart Leaf give it antioxidant, hydrating, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Heart Leaf is rich in flavonoids such as quercetin, apigenin, and more. It also contains polysaccharides, the most common type of carbs in food.
Flavonoids have been shown to be effective antioxidants. They help neutralize free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are unstable molecules that may damage our skin cells and DNA. The flavonoids in Heart Leaf also help soothe the skin.
Polysaccharides are naturally found in our skin. They play a role in hydrating and repairing the top layer of skin. The polysaccharides in Heart Leaf help moisturize our skin.
Studies show decanoyl acetaldehyde, a component of Heart Leaf oil, is effective at killing bacteria.
The name 'Fish Mint' comes from the herb's natural fishy smell. Is is native to southeast Asia and used throughout the continent for traditional cooking and medicine.
Learn more about Houttuynia Cordata ExtractHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate is a modified starch used to help thicken a product.
It is also used in foods.
Chances 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 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
