What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Betaine
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingArginine
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Betaine
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Methyl Isethionate
EmulsifyingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Laurate
CleansingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Arginine, Sodium Chloride, Betaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Methyl Isethionate, Lauric Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Laurate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol
Water
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Polyquaternium-7
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Arachidic Acid
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCoptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOleic Acid
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Majorana Leaf Extract
AntiseborrhoeicLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialDextrin
Absorbent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract
AstringentFragaria Vesca Leaf Extract
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Water, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Potassium Benzoate, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Polyquaternium-7, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Arachidic Acid, Lauric Acid, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Oleic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Panthenol, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Propanediol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Dextrin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Fragaria Vesca Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Madecassoside
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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
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Lauric Acid is a fatty acid or lipid. About half of fatty acids in coconut oil is lauric acid.
This ingredient helps hydrate and sooth skin. As a humectant, it helps trap moisture. It also aids in cleaning and enhancing the texture of products.
Lauric acid may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne, safe.
Learn more about Lauric AcidChances 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
