What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingSodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Propanediol Dicaprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Laurate
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingPPG-3 Caprylyl Ether
SolventJasminum Officinale Flower Water
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Pyridoxine
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Polyquaternium-10
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientYucca Schidigera Stem Extract
Cleansing
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Acacia Seyal Gum Extract
HumectantPantolactone
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Propanediol Dicaprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Benzoate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Citric Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Laurate, Sodium Chloride, PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether, Jasminum Officinale Flower Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pyridoxine, Panthenol, Phospholipids, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Polyquaternium-10, Pentylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Yucca Schidigera Stem Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Arginine, Acacia Seyal Gum Extract, Pantolactone, Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Sh-Oligopeptide-78
Surfactant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Salicylic Acid, Charcoal Powder, Sh-Oligopeptide-78, Panthenol, Glycerin, Sodium Phytate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Citric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric 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 AcidGlycerin (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 GlycerinThis ingredient is derived from guar gum. It is a skin conditioning agent that creates a thin, breathable film to reduce water loss during cleansing.
This leaves the skin feeling soft rather than stripped and also contributes to a creamier lather.
Due to the large molecule size, this ingredient is unlikely to penetrate skin.
Learn more about Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChloridePanthenol 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 PanthenolWater. 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
