What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Gluconolactone
Chelating
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citrus Limon Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Citrus Nobilis Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Pinus Palustris Oil
Masking
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingHexadecene
SolventTetradecene
EmollientTromethamine
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
ChelatingLimonene
Perfuming
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Lauryl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Allantoin, Betaine, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Glycoproteins, Sorbitol, Citric Acid, Gluconolactone, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Citrus Limon Leaf Extract, Citrus Nobilis Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Pinus Palustris Oil, C12-14 Pareth-12, Hexadecene, Tetradecene, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Cellulose
Absorbent
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCocamide Mipa
Emulsifying
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Gluconolactone
Chelating
Glycerin
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
ChelatingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Cellulose, Cellulose Gum, Cocamide Mipa, Coco-Glucoside, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Benzoic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, 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.
Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
Gluconolactone has some interesting properties:
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily.
This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
Learn more about GluconolactoneSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a surfactant that helps water and oil mix so that dirt, sweat, sebum, and sunscreen can rinse away easily. It's not technically a sulfate, but behaves similarly in formulas.
What it does:
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a strong cleansing surfactant and is much stronger than many mild cleansers. Because it works deeply, it can disrupt the skin's barrier. This can lead to dryness or irritation for those with sensitive skin.
Compared to gentler surfactants, it's effective but more likely to dry or irritate if not balanced with soothing ingredients.
CIR considers sodium α-olefin sulfonates (including C14-16) to be safe for use in rinse-off products when properly formulated. It is poorly absorbed through normal skin but absorption increases if the skin barrier is already damaged.
Learn more about Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateWater. 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!
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