What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Laureth-2
CleansingMichelia Alba Flower Oil
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingDianthus Chinensis Extract
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Laureth-2, Michelia Alba Flower Oil, Chlorphenesin, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Dianthus Chinensis Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Propylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cholesterol, Ceramide NP
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Palm Kernelamide DEA
EmulsifyingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer
CleansingPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Maltose
MaskingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingPolyquaternium-7
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantSucrose
Humectant
Sodium Sulfate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSucrose Distearate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Fructose
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentSodium Benzoate
Masking
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyphosphate
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingSaururus Chinensis Leaf/Root Extract
Antimicrobial
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingCeramide As
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Nitrate
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Rubus Idaeus Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingMagnesium Chloride
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientMethylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Vaccinium Uliginosum Berry Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Palm Kernelamide DEA, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Panthenol, Disodium EDTA, Maltose, Coco-Glucoside, Polyquaternium-7, DMDM Hydantoin, Allantoin, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Sucrose, Sodium Sulfate, Citric Acid, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sucrose Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Centella Asiatica Extract, Fructose, Lactic Acid, Cyclodextrin, Sodium Benzoate, Ceramide EOP, Sodium Polyphosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Saururus Chinensis Leaf/Root Extract, Phosphatidylcholine, Ceramide As, Magnesium Nitrate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Rubus Idaeus Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Magnesium Chloride, Glyceryl Caprylate, Methylisothiazolinone, Vaccinium Uliginosum Berry Extract
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 GlycolCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractCeramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
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 BetaineGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Chances 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
