What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingCocamide Mipa
Emulsifying
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingAcrylates Crosspolymer-4
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingPolyquaternium-7
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLitchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Disteareth-75 Ipdi
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Coco-Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Cocamide Mipa, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Propanediol, Triheptanoin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Acid, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Isethionate, Polyquaternium-7, Panthenol, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Biotin, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Litchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Citric Acid, Disteareth-75 Ipdi, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate
CleansingDisodium 2-Sulfolaurate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Liquid Endosperm
Cocos Nucifera Water
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate, Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Panthenol, Cocos Nucifera Liquid Endosperm, Cocos Nucifera Water, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Persea Gratissima Oil, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lactic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Caramel, Sodium Hyaluronate, Parfum
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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.
Glycerin (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 PanthenolParfum 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 ParfumPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium 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 Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate is a cleansing ingredient. It is a surfactant, meaning it helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants. This helps them be rinsed away easily.
Water. 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
