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What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water
MaskingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventLauramide Mipa
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-10
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Phytate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Decyl Glucoside, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Mentha Piperita Oil, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Lauramide Mipa, Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Glucoside, Citric Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trihydroxystearin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-10, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phytate, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Coco-Sulfate
Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingCoco-Betaine
CleansingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Gigas Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAsarum Sieboldii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSophora Flavescens Root Extract
Antioxidant
Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCeratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract
MaskingRheum Palmatum Root Extract
AstringentDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMenthol
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Propylene Glycol Laurate
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Coco-Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside, Coco-Betaine, Caffeine, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Angelica Gigas Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Asarum Sieboldii Root Extract, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract, Rheum Palmatum Root Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Menthol, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Allantoin, Betaine, Propylene Glycol Laurate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, 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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
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 AcidCoco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away.
This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideDecyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant and emulsion stabilizer. It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away. As an emulsion stabilizer, it stabilizes the ingredients in a product by preventing them from separating.
This ingredient is biodegradable and non-toxic. This ingredient is commonly found in baby shampoos.
Decyl Glucoside is sometimes used to stabilize the UV filter Tinosorb.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideGlycerin 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 GlycerinSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is a well-known ingredient for treating skin that struggles with acne and clogged pores. It exfoliates both the skin's surface and deep within the pores to help clear out buildup, control oil, and reduce inflammation.
Unlike AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids), salicylic acid is oil-soluble. This allows it to penetrate into pores which makes it especially effective for treating blackheads and preventing future breakouts.
Salicylic acid is also known for its soothing properties. It has a similar structure to aspirin and can calm inflamed or irritated skin, making it a good option for acne-prone skin that is also sensitive.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing this ingredient into your routine.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun sensitivity, it’s still important to wear sunscreen daily to protect your skin.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidWater. 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
