What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Vinegar
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Propanediol
Solvent
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Asparagus Racemosus Root Extract
AntimicrobialCitrus Grandis Seed Extract
Astringent
Allium Sativum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Water, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Vinegar, Phenoxyethanol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Lactic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Propanediol, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Asparagus Racemosus Root Extract, Citrus Grandis Seed Extract, Allium Sativum Bulb Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate
CleansingDisodium 2-Sulfolaurate
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Bambusa Vulgaris Stem Extract
Palmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingCitric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingWater, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate, Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate, Coco-Glucoside, Glycerin, Glyceryl Oleate, Sodium Chloride, Mandelic Acid, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Stem Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenethyl Alcohol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract comes from the common Marigold plant. This ingredient is a skin conditioner.
Marigolds contain flavonoids. Flavonoids are a group of substances found naturally in plants. They possess antioxidant and inflammation properties.
This ingredient soothes skin inflammation by inhibiting inhibiting a part of the inflammation process.
Marigolds have been used in traditional medicine throughout Asia and Europe.
Learn more about Calendula Officinalis Flower ExtractCitric 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 AcidEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinChances 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 ChlorideWater. 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
