What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Methylalanine
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Cocamide Methyl Mea
Foam Boosting
Parfum
Masking
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Silk
Skin ConditioningHuman Stem Cell Conditioned Media
Gamma-Docosalactone
Skin ConditioningMeadowfoam Delta-Lactone
Skin ConditioningHematin
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Placental Extract
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate
Surfactant
Laureth-100
SolventCeteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-10
Polyquaternium-7
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Triisostearate
Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Triethanolamine
BufferingSodium Chloride
MaskingPotassium Phosphate
BufferingDiethyl Sebacate
EmollientSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
SurfactantSodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingAspartic Acid
Masking
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
PCA
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Chitosan
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Serine
Masking
Valine
MaskingPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Threonine
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenylalanine
Masking
Histidine
Humectant
Octapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Capryloyl Dipeptide-17
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methylalanine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Parfum, Hydrolyzed Silk, Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Silk, Human Stem Cell Conditioned Media, Gamma-Docosalactone, Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone, Hematin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Placental Extract, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate, Arginine, PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate, Laureth-100, Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-7, Butylene Glycol, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Triisostearate, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Triethanolamine, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Phosphate, Diethyl Sebacate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Aspartic Acid, Polyquaternium-51, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PCA, Hydroxypropyl Chitosan, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycine, Alanine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 80, Serine, Valine, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Threonine, Isoleucine, Proline, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenylalanine, Histidine, Octapeptide-2, Capryloyl Dipeptide-17, Sodium Benzoate, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cocamide Methyl Mea
Foam Boosting
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingPPG-2 Cocamide
Surfactant
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Polyquaternium-61
Skin ConditioningSodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantSodium PCA
Humectant
Polyquaternium-10
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, PPG-2 Cocamide, Ceramide Ng, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycine, Polyquaternium-61, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Sodium PCA, Polyquaternium-10, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid
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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.
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 GlycolCaprylyl 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, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger.
However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure.
Learn more about Citric AcidWe don't have a description for Cocamide Methyl Mea yet.
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 BetaineGlycine is the smallest amino acid and a key building block of collagen. It's part if your skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF), or the water-loving molecules in your outermost layer of skin (stratum corneum) that keeps everything hydrated and happy.
A study from 2022 found that an amino acid complex featuring taurine, arginine, and glycine significantly reduced skin irritation, improved redness, and accelerated the skin repair process.
Polyquaternium-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-10Sodium 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 HyaluronateSodium 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 TaurateSodium PCA (the salt of PCA) is one of the most well-established humectants in skincare.
Why is it so special? Your skin already makes it naturally; it's a natural component of your skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF), or the mix of water-binding compounds inside your skin cells that keeps things soft and hydrated.
As a cosmetic ingredient, it grabs water and holds it in the upper layers of skin to smooth roughness and ease dehydration.
There's some clinical support for the NMF approach with a study showing that a cream built to mimic the skin's NMF significantly boosted hydration.
Safety-wise, this ingredient non-irritating, non-comedogenic, and non-phototoxic in testing, with minimal skin absorption.
It also works really well with other hydrators like glycerin or hyaluronic acid, and typical usage is somewhere between 0.2-4%.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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