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
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingAmorphophallus Konjac Root Powder
Abrasive
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lactic Acid, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Chloride, Propanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Sorbate, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer
CleansingPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Sodium Coco-Glucoside Tartrate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Amaranth Protein
Skin ConditioningSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
CleansingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Prunus Serotina Bark Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingYucca Schidigera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLitchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
Astringent
Prunus Avium Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Cerasus Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Epigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Coco-Glucoside Tartrate, Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Amaranth Protein, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Prunus Serotina Bark Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Yucca Schidigera Root Extract, Litchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil, Prunus Avium Fruit Extract, Prunus Cerasus Fruit Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Alcohol, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCocamidopropyl 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 BetaineCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is a synthetic cleansing agent, though it is derived from coconut oil.
It is used to enhance the texture of products by boosting lather and thickening the texture. As a cleanser, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is mild.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium 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 BenzoateSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a cleansing agent made from a mixture of long chain sulfonate salts. It can also help produce foam.
This ingredient may be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
We don't have a description for Sodium Cocoamphoacetate yet.
Sodium 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
