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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate
CleansingLauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingAcrylates Crosspolymer-4
Emulsion StabilisingCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyquaternium-73
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingLinoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Silicone Quaternium-22
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Methyl Isethionate
EmulsifyingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Glycol Stearate
Emollient
Polyquaternium-67
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Sulfate
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglyceryl-3 Caprate
EmulsifyingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Oleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientSodium Laurate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Quaternium-95
UV AbsorberCinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Surfactin
CleansingHelianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Leaf Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningLitchi Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingArginine
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningGalactoarabinan
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Acetate
BufferingPCA
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hedera Helix Extract
AntimicrobialTrigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Glycine
Buffering
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingAlanine
Masking
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Dimethiconol Meadowfoamate
EmollientIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Serine
Masking
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Histidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Parfum, Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, Coconut Acid, Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-73, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Isethionate, Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Silicone Quaternium-22, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glycol Stearate, Polyquaternium-67, Decyl Glucoside, Lauric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Panthenol, Sodium Sulfate, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Sorbitan Laurate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Glycerin, Glycol Distearate, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Sodium Laurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Quaternium-95, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Surfactin, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Sodium PCA, Propanediol, Sodium Lactate, Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Leaf Ferment Filtrate, Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract, Palmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Arginine, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Galactoarabinan, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aspartic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Acetate, PCA, Trehalose, Xylitol, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Hedera Helix Extract, Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract, Glycine, Sodium Phosphate, Alanine, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Dimethiconol Meadowfoamate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Potassium Sorbate, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Dimethicone
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Lauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Amodimethicone
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 61570
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Chloride, Dimethicone, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Dicaprylyl Ether, Lauryl Alcohol, Panthenol, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Amodimethicone, Tocopherol, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, CI 19140, CI 61570, CI 17200
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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.
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 AcidDisodium 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 EDTAGlycerin (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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolParfum 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 ParfumSodium 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 BenzoateTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
