What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Palmitoyl Glycine
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingStearoyl Glutamic Acid
CleansingSodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingOlive Oil PEG-7 Esters
Emollient
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Potassium Hydroxide
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Inulin
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Rice Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Phyllacantha Fibrosa Extract
Skin ConditioningLactococcus Ferment
Skin ConditioningBacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Zea Mays Kernel Extract
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingDimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Corn Starch Modified
AbsorbentRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-39
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Propylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Palmitoyl Glycine, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Stearoyl Glutamic Acid, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Phosphate, Glyceryl Stearate, Potassium Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Lactobacillus Ferment, Inulin, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, Phyllacantha Fibrosa Extract, Lactococcus Ferment, Bacillus Ferment, Zea Mays Kernel Extract, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Corn Starch Modified, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Betaine, Xanthan Gum, Polyquaternium-39, Tocopherol, Propylparaben, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Laureth-2
CleansingMichelia Alba Flower Oil
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingDianthus Chinensis Extract
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Laureth-2, Michelia Alba Flower Oil, Chlorphenesin, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Dianthus Chinensis Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Propylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cholesterol, Ceramide NP
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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
