What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Ceteareth-20, Cetrimonium Chloride, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Panthenol, Allantoin, Arginine, Polysorbate 80, Tocopherol, Mentha Piperita Oil, Menthol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingDimethicone
Emollient
PCA Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
Tyrosine
MaskingCysteine
Antioxidant
Leucine
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Distearate
Emollient
Ipdi/PEG-15 Soyamine Copolymer Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningTrimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-7
Cetyl Triethylmonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Succinate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Coco Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
CleansingPanthenyl Ethyl Ether
Citric Acid
Buffering
Polyquaternium-10
Histidine Hcl
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Magnesium Chloride
Magnesium Nitrate
Glycerin
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Decyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, PCA Dimethicone, Cocamide Mipa, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Glycine, Tyrosine, Cysteine, Leucine, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Distearate, Ipdi/PEG-15 Soyamine Copolymer Dimer Dilinoleate, Trimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, PEG-150 Distearate, Polyquaternium-7, Cetyl Triethylmonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Succinate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Coco Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Panthenyl Ethyl Ether, Citric Acid, Polyquaternium-10, Histidine Hcl, Disodium EDTA, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Magnesium Chloride, Magnesium Nitrate, Glycerin, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, 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 AcidDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDisodium 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinThis tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
According to the book Journal of Profiles of Drug Substances, tea tree helps in reducing acne-causing bacteria such as Propionibacterium acnes. This is due to the Terpinen components of tea tree oil.
Tea tree may cause sensitivity and irritation for some people. This oil naturally contains fragrance such as linalool and limonene.
However, research shows irritation usually occurs when using pure tea tree oil and not in cosmetic products.
Tea tree oil was found to help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis in one study.
Tea tree oil is toxic when ingested. Another study showed it to caused damage to the nervous system of dogs and cats when applied to their skin or given orally.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilPhenoxyethanol 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.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
