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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingSodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningUlva Lactuca Extract
Skin ConditioningSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantSilanetriol
Acacia Senegal Gum Extract
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePEG-150 Distearate
EmulsifyingPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Benzoate
MaskingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Citric Acid
BufferingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingWater, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate, Parfum, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Ulva Lactuca Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Silanetriol, Acacia Senegal Gum Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-150 Distearate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Citric Acid, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingSodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate
EmulsifyingCocos Nucifera Water
MaskingCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingLithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientAngelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
HumectantManganese PCA
HumectantAscorbyl Glucoside
AntioxidantMagnesium PCA
HumectantZinc PCA
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Benzoate
MaskingPEG-150 Distearate
EmulsifyingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocos Nucifera Water, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Sodium PCA, Manganese PCA, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Magnesium PCA, Zinc PCA, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Benzoate, PEG-150 Distearate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
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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.
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 BetainePeg-150 Distearate is an emulsifier and thickening agent. It is created from stearic acid.
As an emulsifier, peg-150 distearate helps other ingredients dissolve. This helps prevent ingredient separation.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-150 DistearatePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium 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 BenzoateSodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
This ingredient hasn’t been shown in studies to feed fungal acne yeast.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted effects and reactions from a product. These metal ions may come from water and are found in miniscule amounts.
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate can also help other preservatives be more effective.
Water. 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 WaterWe don't have a description for Sodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate yet.