What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSorbitol
Humectant
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Surfactant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingParfum
Masking
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Maltitol
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Polyquaternium-10
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Sulfite
Preservative
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Metaphosphate
BufferingClimbazole
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Extensin
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Potassium Chloride
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Torreya Nucifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Sorbitol, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Chloride, Parfum, Caffeine, Maltitol, Citric Acid, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Salicylate, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Metaphosphate, Climbazole, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Extensin, Dextrin, Madecassoside, Butylene Glycol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Alcohol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Potassium Chloride, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Torreya Nucifera Seed Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialWater
Skin ConditioningPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
CleansingLauryl Betaine
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Chloride
MaskingErythritol
Humectant
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-10
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Cupressus Sempervirens Oil
Masking
Abies Sibirica Oil
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantLimonene
Perfuming
Glycerin
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMalt Extract
Skin ProtectingCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAmber Powder
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Sodium Acetate
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Water, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Lauryl Betaine, Propanediol, Sodium Chloride, Erythritol, Lauryl Glucoside, Salicylic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Arginine, Biotin, Panthenol, Caffeine, Polyquaternium-10, Caprylyl Glycol, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Butylene Glycol, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Cupressus Sempervirens Oil, Abies Sibirica Oil, Niacinamide, Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Limonene, Glycerin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Malt Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Amber Powder, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Disodium EDTA, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium Acetate, 1,2-Hexanediol
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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 GlycolCaffeine is a naturally occurring plant compound found in coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa pods, and guarana.
As an antioxidant, caffeine protects your skin from free radical damage caused by UV exposure and envionrmnetal stressors.
Early research also shows that caffeine can help calm redness, soothe irritated skin, and support hair growth by stimulating microcirculation in the scalp.
You might have seen eye creams marketing caffeine as a depuffing ingredient. This is because it is a vasoconstrictor meaning it can temporarily constrict blood vessels, though clinical evidence for this specific use is still limited.
Most skincare products contain this ingredient at concentrations between 1-6%. It is able to penetrate skin easily regardless of skin type or thickness.
Just so you know, a very small number of case reports describe caffeine-induced allergy. This ingredient is generally well-tolerated, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing for the majority of people.
Learn more about CaffeineCaprylyl 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 GlycolDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolGlycerin (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 GlycerinPolyquaternium-10 is an ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose. It is a white and granular powder used as a film-former and anti-static agent.
This ingredient is commonly found in hair conditioning products. According to a manufacturer, its positive charge makes it great for absorbing hair proteins. The manufacturer also states this ingredient helps with curl retention.
For haircare friends: this ingredient is not a silicone.
Learn more about Polyquaternium-10Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt. This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is a gentle, coconut-derived cleansing surfactant. It's most commonly found in "sulfate-free" cleansers.
As a taurate, it belongs to a class of anionic surfactants prized for being efficient at cleansing without harshness, good performance in hard water, stability across a wide pH range, and easily biodegradable.
It is able to lift away oil and grime and make a nice lather without stripping your skin, so it's a good pick for sensitive skin.
Safety-wise, it has a good record. The CIR Expert Panel has concluded this ingredient to be safe in cosmetics and concentrations go up to 11% in leave-on products or 13% in rinse-off products.
Despite being derived from coconut oil, this ingredient is fungal acne safe. It's a water-soluble surfactant with no fatty oils or esters left intact on skin for the Malassezia yeast to feed.
Learn more about Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateWater. 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 Water
