What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenyl Ethyl Ether
Histidine
Humectant
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-6
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingSodium Xylenesulfonate
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
Tetrasodium EDTA
Water, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Dimethicone, Parfum, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Panthenyl Ethyl Ether, Histidine, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-6, Cocamide Mea, Sodium Xylenesulfonate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Salicylate, Tetrasodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Glycolate
BufferingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Polyquaternium-7
Propyltrimoniumchloride Acrylamide/Dimethylacrylamide Copolymer
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Honey
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningTea-Sulfate
Buffering
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Ammonium Lactate
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Glycolate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Polyquaternium-7, Propyltrimoniumchloride Acrylamide/Dimethylacrylamide Copolymer, Lactic Acid, Honey, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Tea-Sulfate, Lauric Acid, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Ammonium Lactate, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Benzoate, 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 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 BetaineThis ingredient is derived from guar gum.
It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
Parfum 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 Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying ingredient. It is created from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. SLES is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate. It is much milder and less likely to irritate.
SLES helps create foam in personal products. It also prevents ingredients from separating, helping to elongate the shelf life.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Laureth SulfateWater. 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
