What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingAcrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Capryloyl/Caproyl Methyl Glucamide
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
PEG-9 Cocoate
Emulsifying
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningBis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone
Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Silicone Quaternium-22
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Triethylmonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Succinate
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
C12-16 Alketh-9
EmulsifyingLaureth-3
EmulsifyingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingQuaternium-95
UV AbsorberDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglyceryl-3 Caprate
EmulsifyingSodium Sulfate
Tetrasodium EDTA
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCeteareth-25
CleansingCeteareth-7
Emulsifying
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Palmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningLitchi Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningSodium Lactate
BufferingArginine
Masking
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Coco Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
CleansingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingAspartic Acid
Masking
PCA
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Acacia Seyal Gum Extract
HumectantPisum Sativum Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Serine
Masking
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Histidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicNiacinamide
Smoothing
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Parfum, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Phenoxyethanol, Capryloyl/Caproyl Methyl Glucamide, Polysorbate 20, Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate, PEG-9 Cocoate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone, Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Silicone Quaternium-22, Potassium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Cetyl Triethylmonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Succinate, Chlorphenesin, C12-16 Alketh-9, Laureth-3, Decyl Glucoside, Quaternium-95, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate, Sodium Sulfate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Sorbitan Laurate, Sodium Hydroxide, Propanediol, Sodium PCA, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Ceteareth-25, Ceteareth-7, Benzoic Acid, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Palmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Sulfite, Acer Saccharum Extract, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract, Glycolic Acid, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Sodium Coco Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Hexylene Glycol, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Butylene Glycol, Tin Oxide, Acacia Seyal Gum Extract, Pisum Sativum Sprout Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Ascorbic Acid, Panthenol, Potassium Sorbate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Glycine, Alanine, Disodium EDTA, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Biotin, Niacinamide, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingHydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate
AbsorbentPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Bisabolol
Masking
Menthyl Lactate
MaskingXylitol
Humectant
Polyquaternium-7
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate, Panthenol, Xylitylglucoside, Charcoal Powder, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Anhydroxylitol, Bisabolol, Menthyl Lactate, Xylitol, Polyquaternium-7, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide
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 AcidCocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineGlycerin 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 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 âFRAGRANCEâ or âPARFUMâ 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 ParfumPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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
