This mild gel cleanser is mild enough to cleanse without leaving skin feeling tight or stripped.
This oil-based cleanser is made to cleanse without leaving your skin tight or dry.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lactate
Buffering
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract
Skin ConditioningAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingLactic Acid
Buffering
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Lecithin
Emollient
Malic Acid
Buffering
Inulin
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Lactyl Lactate
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
CleansingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Lactate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Lactic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Lecithin, Malic Acid, Inulin, Lauryl Lactyl Lactate, Parfum, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Hexyl Cinnamal
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSucrose Laurate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Triolein
Skin Conditioning
Almond/Borage/Linseed/Olive Acids/Glycerides
Antioxidant
Bromelain
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientGlycolipids
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sucrose Palmitate
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Water, Sucrose Laurate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Triolein, Almond/Borage/Linseed/Olive Acids/Glycerides, Bromelain, Parfum, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Sucrose Stearate, Glycolipids, Tocopherol, Sucrose Palmitate, Sodium Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Hexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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 Water
