What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Betaine
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylene Brassylate
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Maltose
MaskingSodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingTrehalose
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Coco-Glucoside, Acrylates Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Niacinamide, Polysorbate 80, Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylene Brassylate, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Fructose, Urea, Maltose, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Trehalose, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucose, Tocopherol, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPEG-90
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
PEG-14m
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Polyquaternium-7
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Leucine
Skin ConditioningMethionine
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Alanine
MaskingArginine
Masking
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningTyrosine
MaskingThreonine
Phenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Lysine
Skin ConditioningWater, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, PEG-90, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, PEG-14m, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-7, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Benzoate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hyaluronic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Potassium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Leucine, Methionine, Valine, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Serine, Cysteine, Aspartic Acid, Alanine, Arginine, Isoleucine, Tyrosine, Threonine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Histidine, Lysine
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric 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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidCocamidopropyl 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 BetaineEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolChances 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.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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
