What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-7
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Arginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
PCA
Humectant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Histidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingSerine
Masking
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Cocamide Mipa, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Polyquaternium-7, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hyaluronic Acid, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Niacinamide, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, PCA, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
AstringentSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingHeptyl Glucoside
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Methylpropanediol
SolventAcer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingSodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Ferula Assa Foetida Gum Extract
Perfuming
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingTurnera Diffusa Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
RefreshingMorus Nigra Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Heptyl Glucoside, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Methylpropanediol, Acer Saccharum Extract, Xanthan Gum, Acacia Senegal Gum, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Ferula Assa Foetida Gum Extract, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Turnera Diffusa Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil, Glyceryl Oleate, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Morus Nigra Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract, Phenylpropanol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Glyceryl Glucoside, Mentha Piperita Oil, Charcoal Powder, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Tocopherol, Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineCoco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away.
This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Oleate is the ester of glycerin and oleic acid. This ingredient is mainly an emollient and emulsifier.
Emollients soften and hydrate the skin by creating a thin film on top to trap in moisture. As an emulsifier, glyceryl oleate helps stabilize formulations by preventing ingredients such as oil and water from separating. According to a manufacturer, this ingredient helps helps thicken water-in-oil formulations, shower gels, and hair shampoos.
In some products, this ingredient may be used as a fragrance / perfuming ingredient. The scent of this ingredient is described to be "waxy".
Glyceryl oleate is created from oils rich in oleic acid, such as peanut oil and olive oil.
This ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Glyceryl OleateSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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
