What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
CleansingSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingUrea
BufferingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
EmollientParfum
MaskingPolyquaternium-7
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingNasturtium Officinale Extract
PerfumingRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeImidazolidinyl Urea
PreservativeSodium Thiosulfate
Disodium EDTA
ChelatingTetrasodium EDTA
ChelatingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBenzophenone-4
UV AbsorberCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Urea, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Parfum, Polyquaternium-7, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Panthenol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Sodium Thiosulfate, Disodium EDTA, Tetrasodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Benzophenone-4, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, CI 42090, CI 17200
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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.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the filtered, stabilized liquid pressed from the inner gel of the aloe vera leaf.
In cosmetics, it shows up as either soothing active or a water-replacement base. It is roughly 98-99% water and the last 1-2% is an interesting mix of polysaccharides, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes.
The polysaccharides do most of the work: they bind water at the skin surface for a light, non-greasy hydration boost. And one of the polysaccharides, glycomannan, is linked to fibroblast stimulation + collagen synthesis. This is also why aloe has such a long track record in wound and burn healing.
This ingredient is also calming with anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity, making it a great pick for sensitive, irritated, or post-sun skin.
Realistic expectations matter though; the solid evidence is mostly limited to hydration, soothing, and wound support. Deeper claims about anti-aging or sun protection are not well backed, and science reviews note it does not prevent radiation-induced skin injury.
Because it plays well with almost everything, it's commonly used as a base alongside other actives like niacinamide or vitamin C.
Typical usage concentrations range from 0.5% (where hydration benefits already show up) all the way to 90%+ (where it replaces water as the main base).
The safety for this ingredient is well-establish as well. Overall, this is a great supporting ingredient for those who want a boost in hydration.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCoco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away.
This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideWater. 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