What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCocamide Mipa
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Capryloyl/Caproyl Methyl Glucamide
EmulsifyingLauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate
EmulsifyingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Amodimethicone
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingPalmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Disodium EDTA
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-7
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingLaureth-23
Cleansing
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Rice Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
Cleansing
Sunflower Seed Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
Cleansing
Quaternium-95
UV AbsorberSorbitol
Humectant
Silicone Quaternium-22
Citric Acid
Buffering
C12-13 Alketh-23
CleansingC12-13 Alketh-3
EmulsifyingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglyceryl-3 Caprate
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Cystine Bis-Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Seed Protein
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningPhytic Acid
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Amber Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citrulline
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRhodiola Rosea Root Extract
EmollientCaesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningLitchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract
Skin ConditioningPisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingLecithin
Emollient
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantLepidium Sativum Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamide Mipa, Glycerin, Capryloyl/Caproyl Methyl Glucamide, Lauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide, Dimethicone, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate, Glycol Distearate, Pentylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Amodimethicone, Parfum, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Palmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Coconut Acid, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Sodium Isethionate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Benzoate, Benzoic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-7, Cetrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-12, Laureth-23, Laureth-4, Rice Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Sunflower Seed Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Quaternium-95, Sorbitol, Silicone Quaternium-22, Citric Acid, C12-13 Alketh-23, C12-13 Alketh-3, Salicylic Acid, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate, Butylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Cystine Bis-Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Oryza Sativa Seed Protein, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Phytic Acid, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Amber Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Gluconolactone, Potassium Sorbate, Citrulline, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Litchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract, Pisum Sativum Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Disodium Phosphate, Lecithin, Calcium Gluconate, Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, CI 60730
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCocamide Mipa
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Cocamide Mipa, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Hexylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Salicylic Acid, Limonene, Tocopherol, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum
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 AcidWe don't have a description for Cocamide Mipa yet.
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 GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPotassium 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 SorbateSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is a well-known ingredient for treating skin that struggles with acne and clogged pores. It exfoliates both the skin's surface and deep within the pores to help clear out buildup, control oil, and reduce inflammation.
Unlike AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids), salicylic acid is oil-soluble. This allows it to penetrate into pores which makes it especially effective for treating blackheads and preventing future breakouts.
Salicylic acid is also known for its soothing properties. It has a similar structure to aspirin and can calm inflamed or irritated skin, making it a good option for acne-prone skin that is also sensitive.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing this ingredient into your routine.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun sensitivity, it’s still important to wear sunscreen daily to protect your skin.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidSodium 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 BenzoateWater. 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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