What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Cocoamphopropionate
CleansingCocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingPEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Amodimethicone
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTrideceth-10
CleansingBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
PEG-100 Stearate
Magnesium Nitrate
Steareth-6
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Trideceth-3
EmulsifyingCitronellol
Perfuming
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Tetrasodium EDTA
Acetic Acid
BufferingMethylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Magnesium Chloride
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Cocoamphopropionate, Cocamide Mipa, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycol Distearate, Decyl Glucoside, PEG-150 Distearate, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Dimethicone, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, Propylene Glycol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Amodimethicone, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Carbomer, Trideceth-10, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, PEG-100 Stearate, Magnesium Nitrate, Steareth-6, Phenoxyethanol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Amyl Cinnamal, Coumarin, Trideceth-3, Citronellol, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Tetrasodium EDTA, Acetic Acid, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Magnesium Chloride, Methylisothiazolinone
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingAcrylates Crosspolymer-4
Emulsion StabilisingDisteareth-75 Ipdi
Cocamide Methyl Mea
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone
Glycerin
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Artocarpus Heterophyllus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCaesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningArgan Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ceteareth-25
CleansingCeteareth-7
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Fumaric Acid
BufferingGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingBHT
Antioxidant
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Lauryl Glucoside, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, Disteareth-75 Ipdi, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Coconut Acid, Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone, Glycerin, Parfum, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Artocarpus Heterophyllus Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Argan Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Sodium Isethionate, Propanediol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Glycol Distearate, Panthenol, Ceteareth-25, Ceteareth-7, Tocopherol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Caprylyl Glycol, Fumaric Acid, Glycolic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, BHT, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sodium Benzoate, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric 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 AcidGlycol Distearate serves as a pearlizing or opacifying agent in cosmetic products.
It's often included in cleansers and haircare products to give them a lustrous or shimmering appearance.
It is derived from stearic acid, a natural fatty acid commonly found in vegetable oils and animal fats.
Glycol Distearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Glycol DistearateLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium 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.
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it helps prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This prevents unwanted reactions in products. Metal ions can come into a product via the water ingredient. They are found in trace amounts and are not known to be harmful.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
