What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Coco-Betaine
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium PCA
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-7
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Calcium Gluconate, Gluconolactone, Magnesium PCA, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Oleate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Lactic Acid, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
Emollient
Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate
Emulsifying
Coco-Betaine
CleansingPotassium Lactate
BufferingPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Citrate
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
Emollient
Ormenis Multicaulis Oil
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Carum Petroselinum Seed Oil
Masking
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate, Coco-Betaine, Potassium Lactate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Citrate, Lactic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Ormenis Multicaulis Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Carum Petroselinum Seed Oil, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Linalool, Limonene
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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.
Coco-Betaine is the natural version of Cocamidopropyl Betaine. It is often derived from coconuts.
Coco-Betaine is a surfactant, meaning it helps remove dirt and oil from the skin.
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 GlycerinLactic Acid is another well-loved alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is gentler than glycolic acid but still highly effective.
Its main role is to exfoliate the surface of the skin by loosening the âglueâ that holds dead skin cells together. Shedding those old cells leads to smoother, softer, and more even-toned skin.
Because lactic acid molecules are larger than glycolic acid, they donât penetrate as deeply. This means theyâre less likely to sting or irritate, making it a great choice for beginners or those with sensitive skin.
Like glycolic acid, it can:
Lactic acid also acts as a humectant (like hyaluronic acid). It can draw water into the skin to improve hydration and also plays a role in the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the form of sodium lactate.
Studies show it can boost ceramide production to strengthen the skin barrier and even help balance the skinâs microbiome.
To get results, choose products with a pH between 3-4.
Lower strengths (5-12%) focus on surface exfoliation; higher strengths (12% and up) can reach deeper in the dermis (deeper, supportive layer) to improve skin texture and firmness over time.
Though it was originally derived from milk, most modern lactic acid used in skincare is vegan. It is made through non-dairy fermentation to create a bio-identical and stable form suitable for all formulations.
When lactic acid shows up near the end of an ingredient list, it usually means the brand added just a tiny amount to adjust the productâs pH.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Lactic acid is truly a gentle multitasker: it exfoliates, hydrates, strengthens, and brightens. It's a great ingredient for giving your skin a smooth, glowing, and healthy look without the harshness of stronger acids.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidPeg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate is used to improve texture and stability of a product. It is sugar based and helps thicken a product.
Once applied, it also creates a thin film to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
This ingredient is the polyethylene glycol ether of the diester of oleic acid and methylglucose. The 120 represents an average of 120 moles of ethylene oxide.
There is limited research on this ingredient, although it is considered safe to use in skincare products.
Learn more about PEG-120 Methyl Glucose DioleateSodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying ingredient. It is created from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. SLES is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate. It is much milder and less likely to irritate.
SLES helps create foam in personal products. It also prevents ingredients from separating, helping to elongate the shelf life.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Laureth SulfateWater. 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
