What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Acrylates Copolymer
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether
CleansingCitrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Fucus Vesiculosus
Skin ConditioningAlgae
Skin Conditioning
Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingSea Water
HumectantSodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Lauroyl Glycinate
CleansingSodium PCA
Humectant
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
2,6-Dimethyl-7-Octen-2-Ol
Masking
Alpha-Ionone
Perfuming
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Beta-Ionone
Perfuming
Camphor
Masking
Cis-3-Hexenyl Acetate
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Commiphora Myrrha Oil
Masking
Decanal
MaskingDodecahydro-Tetramethylnaphthofuran
Perfuming
Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
Antimicrobial
Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil
Masking
Gamma-Octalactone
Perfuming
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Lauraldehyde
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Methyl Benzoate
Perfuming
Methylbenzyl Acetate
Masking
Non-2-Enal
Perfuming
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingRose Ketone-4
Perfuming
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Schinus Molle Oil
Masking
Thuja Plicata Wood Oil
Masking
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Undecylenal
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Glyceryl Laurate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Propanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Fucus Vesiculosus, Algae, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Sea Water, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauroyl Glycinate, Sodium PCA, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, 2,6-Dimethyl-7-Octen-2-Ol, Alpha-Ionone, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Beta-Ionone, Camphor, Cis-3-Hexenyl Acetate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Commiphora Myrrha Oil, Decanal, Dodecahydro-Tetramethylnaphthofuran, Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil, Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil, Gamma-Octalactone, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Lauraldehyde, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Methyl Benzoate, Methylbenzyl Acetate, Non-2-Enal, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Phenethyl Alcohol, Rose Ketone-4, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Schinus Molle Oil, Thuja Plicata Wood Oil, Triethyl Citrate, Undecylenal
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Acrylates Copolymer
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin Protecting
Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyquaternium-10
Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Incarnata Extract
AstringentNelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Angelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Cichorium Intybus Root Extract
MaskingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydroxyacetophenone, Propanediol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Polyquaternium-10, Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract, Angelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Cichorium Intybus Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 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.
Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.
After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.
It is also used to make a product more thick.
Learn more about Acrylates CopolymerAloe 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 JuiceLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a natural preservative. It comes from fermenting radish roots with a bacteria called leuconostoc. The trade name for this ingredient is Leucidal.
Leuconostoc comes from lactic acid.
This ingredient has antimicrobial properties and helps prevent the growth of bacteria in a product.
Leuconostoc is used to make the traditional Korean side-dish, kimchi. It is also used to make sourdough bread (both incredibly yummy foods).
Learn more about Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltratePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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
