What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Astringent
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Spondias Mombin Pulp Extract
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPalm Kernel/Coco Glucoside
Skin ConditioningCarrageenan
Glycerin
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Mangifera Indica Pulp Extract
Skin ConditioningOlive Oil PEG-7 Esters
Emollient
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Spondias Mombin Pulp Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Xanthan Gum, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Palm Kernel/Coco Glucoside, Carrageenan, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Mangifera Indica Pulp Extract, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Anhydroxylitol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xylitylglucoside, Xylitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Amino Acids
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Carrageenan
Propanediol
Solvent
Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingBetaine
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Taraktogenos Kurzii Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil
Tonic
Wheat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningPalm Glycerides
Emollient
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingMagnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Seed Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids, Glycerin, Xylitylglucoside, Xylitol, Xanthan Gum, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Anhydroxylitol, Carrageenan, Propanediol, Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract, Betaine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Taraktogenos Kurzii Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil, Wheat Amino Acids, Palm Glycerides, Capryloyl Glycine, Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Gluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Paradisi Seed Oil, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is created from dehydrating xylitol in acidic conditions. Xylitol is a famous sugar and humectant.
Much like its predecessor, anhydroxylitol is a humectant. Humectants attract and hold water to moisturize the skin.
This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol (24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).
According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.
This ingredient is often derived from plants such as wood and sugarcane.
Learn more about AnhydroxylitolCarrageenan comes from red seaweed or algae. It is made up of polysaccharides and a highly flexible compound. Red algae cell walls are rich in carrageenan.
In cosmetics, it helps to thicken the texture. Studies show carrageenan extracted from red algae possess antioxidant properties. Components found in carrageenan include: lipids, fatty acids, Vitamin E, proteins, and several amino acids.
Learn more about different types of algae.
Carrageenan is also commonly used in medicine and food. It is a vegan alternative to animal-based gelatin.
Learn more about CarrageenanGuar gum is made from the guar bean, a plant native to India. It is considered a form of polysaccharide and naturally contains sugar.
This ingredient is often used to thicken a product or create a gel-like consistency.
It also has emulsion properties to help keep ingredients together.
Learn more about Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba GumDecyl Glucoside is a plant-derived surfactant and emulsion stabilizer. It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Like all surfactants, it works by lowering the surface tension between water and oil. This makes it so that dirt, sebum, and makeup can be lifted off your skin and rinsed away. It also produces a dense and creamy foam.
Because it has a neutral charge, it is compatible with a wide range of ingredients and stays stable across a broad pH range/water hardiness conditions.
Patch testing has shown it to have the lowest irritation potential among common cleansing surfactants (like SLS).
Typical use levels range from 5-20% in rinse-off cleansers.
One thing worth knowing: The American Contact Dermatitis Society named the parent family, alkyl glucosides, "Allergen of the Year" in 2017. The prevalence of allergy is pretty low but be sure to patch test if you've reacted to "gentle" or sulfate-free cleansers before.
This ingredient is fungal acne safe because the fatty alcohol portion of this ingredient is not within the C11-24 chain length that Malassezia can metabolize.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumXylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.
In studies, xylitol has been shown to improve dry skin. It decreased transepidermal water loss, or when water passes through the skin and evaporates. Xylitol also showed to help improve the biomechanical properties of the skin barrier.
The prebiotic property of xylitol may also help reinforce our skin's natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome prevents infection by bad bacteria and helps with hydration.
As a humectant, Xylitol helps draw moisture from both the air and from deeper skin layers. This helps keep skin hydrated.
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring in plants such as strawberries and pumpkin.
Learn more about XylitolXylitylglucoside is created from xylitol and glucose, two humectants.
Not surprisingly, this ingredient is also a humectant. It attracts and holds water in your skin, helping to maintain hydration.
This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol(24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).
According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.
Learn more about Xylitylglucoside
