What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Isoceteth-20
Emulsifying
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantSodium PCA
Humectant
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPeumus Boldus Leaf Extract
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLens Esculenta Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingPEG-8
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Alteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Lactobacillus Ferment, Water, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Acrylates Copolymer, Lauric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Isoceteth-20, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Caramel, Sodium PCA, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Gluconolactone, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Butylene Glycol, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Peumus Boldus Leaf Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Lens Esculenta Seed Extract, PEG-8, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentWater
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Salmon Egg Extract
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Decyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Dna, Salmon Egg Extract, Madecassoside, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Benzoate, Hexylene Glycol, Citric Acid
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 GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinWater. 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
