What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Olivamphoacetate
CleansingCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Chloride
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Astringent
Chondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hypericum Perforatum Extract
AntimicrobialMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Lavandula Angustifolia Herb Oil
Perfuming
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Algin
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Alcohol, Sodium Olivamphoacetate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Sodium Chloride, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, Mentha Piperita Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Herb Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Calcium Ascorbate, Algin, Xanthan Gum, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Limonene, Linalool, Sodium Benzoate, Menthol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Algin is brown algae. Algae is an informal term for a group of aquatic organisms that can photosynthesize. It is estimated there are at least 30,000 types of Algae.
Algae contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
