What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder
Abrasive
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate
CleansingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Phytate
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Isostearate
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin
AbsorbentHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Linalool
Perfuming
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Methylpropanediol
SolventInositol
Humectant
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Quercetin
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Chloride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder, Glucomannan, Citric Acid, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Sodium Phytate, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate, Dextrin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Hexylene Glycol, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Linalool, Butylene Glycol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Sodium Citrate, Ceramide NP, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Methylpropanediol, Inositol, Soluble Collagen, Arginine, Quercetin
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Coco-Betaine
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Tetrasodium EDTA
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
TonicRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Kaolin, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydrated Silica, Zea Mays Starch, Coco-Glucoside, CI 77891, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Coco-Betaine, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, CI 77491, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Limonene
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.
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 preservatives
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, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
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 AcidGlycerin (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 GlycerinHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate is a modified starch used to help thicken a product.
It is also used in foods.
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil is the pressed oil of the Rose Geranium plant. It is volatile, meaning it evaporates off the skin.
Fragrant components of Rose Geranium include citronellol and geraniol. These may cause allergies and skin-sensitivity. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
The scent of Rose Geranium closely resembles traditional roses.
Learn more about Pelargonium Graveolens Flower OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is oil expressed from the leaves of the rosemary plant.
Rosemary Leaf Oil is a fragrance and helps give your product a scent. If you are sensitive to irritating fragrances, this one contains camphor. Camphor has been found to irritate skin.
This oil also contains antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. As an antioxidant, it may protect you skin against damage. This can help slow down the signs of aging.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilWater. 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 Gum
