What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Sd Alcohol 1
Astringent
Water
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Camphor
Masking
Triclosan
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Tea-Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Magnesium Carbonate
AbsorbentSulfur
Antiseborrhoeic
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Eugenol
Perfuming
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Maris Sal
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf Extract
AstringentHydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Chloroxylenol
Antimicrobial
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinCitric 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 AcidPropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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
