What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingRosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Coceth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingBetaine
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Heptyl Glucoside
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Alanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Threonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Levulinic Acid
Perfuming
P-Anisic Acid
MaskingAzulene
Skin Conditioning
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Rose Flower Oil
Masking
Water, Argania Spinosa Leaf Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Coceth Sulfate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Betaine, Sodium PCA, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Serine, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Heptyl Glucoside, Hyaluronic Acid, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Threonine, Proline, Xanthan Gum, Saccharide Isomerate, Levulinic Acid, P-Anisic Acid, Azulene, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Rose Flower Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid. It is naturally occurring in our skin's natural moisturizing factors where it works to maintain hydration.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
This ingredient has skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCAWater. 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 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
