What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingCocamide DEA
EmulsifyingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingPotassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Silk
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningSodium Taurine Cocoyl Methyltaurate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Methylalanine
Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCocamide Mea
EmulsifyingHuman Adipose Derived Mesenchymal Cell Exosomes
Skin ConditioningPEG-3 Tallow Propylenedimonium Dimethosulfate
Sodium Tosyl Valinate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Keratin
HumectantHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-64
Polyquaternium-61
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
CleansingArginine
MaskingPyrrolidinyl Diaminopyrimidine Oxide
Trifolium Pratense Extract
Skin ConditioningBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin ProtectingAzelaic Acid
BufferingSoluble Proteoglycan
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHyaluronic Acid/Polyglutamic Acid Crosspolymer
AntioxidantPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCreatine
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientDextran
Polyquaternium-10
Polyquaternium-47
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate
MoisturisingCeteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCocamide Methyl Mea
BHT
AntioxidantPentasodium Pentetate
Malic Acid
BufferingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialSodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Benzoate
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
MaskingWater, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide DEA, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Silk, Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Sodium Taurine Cocoyl Methyltaurate, Sodium Lauroyl Methylalanine, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Cocamide Mea, Human Adipose Derived Mesenchymal Cell Exosomes, PEG-3 Tallow Propylenedimonium Dimethosulfate, Sodium Tosyl Valinate, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Polyquaternium-64, Polyquaternium-61, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Arginine, Pyrrolidinyl Diaminopyrimidine Oxide, Trifolium Pratense Extract, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Azelaic Acid, Soluble Proteoglycan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid/Polyglutamic Acid Crosspolymer, Phytosphingosine, Pentylene Glycol, Panthenol, Creatine, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dextran, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-47, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate, Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Cocamide Methyl Mea, BHT, Pentasodium Pentetate, Malic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningLauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
CleansingCocamide Methyl Mea
Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate
CleansingParfum
MaskingPolyquaternium-10
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Honey
HumectantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantButylene Glycol
HumectantRoyal Jelly
Hydrolyzed Milk Protein
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrolyzed Honey Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Keratin
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantHoney Extract
HumectantCoco-Glucoside
CleansingPPG-7
Skin ConditioningRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingSaponaria Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen Pg-Propyl Methylsilanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Carboxymethyl Hyaluronate
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingGlycosphingolipids
EmollientCI 20470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantKeratin
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-61
Skin ConditioningPCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate
MoisturisingTocopherol
AntioxidantWater, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate, Parfum, Polyquaternium-10, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Honey, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, CI 15985, Butylene Glycol, Royal Jelly, Hydrolyzed Milk Protein, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrolyzed Honey Protein, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Glycerin, Honey Extract, Coco-Glucoside, PPG-7, Royal Jelly Extract, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Hydroxide, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen Pg-Propyl Methylsilanediol, Sodium Carboxymethyl Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycosphingolipids, CI 20470, CI 17200, Keratin, Propolis Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Polyquaternium-61, PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolWe don't have a description for Cocamide Methyl Mea yet.
Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHydrolyzed Keratin is derived from keratin. Keratin is a large protein that is naturally found in our hair and skin.
Studies show keratin is able to seal broken hair cuticles, helping to prevent split ends and breakage.
As a humectant, hydrolyzed keratin helps draw moisture from the air to your hair and skin. This helps keep your skin and hair hydrated.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed KeratinWe don't have a description for Lauramidopropyl Betaine yet.
Parfum 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 ParfumWe don't have a description for PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate yet.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Polyquaternium-10 is an ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose. It is a white and granular powder used as a film-former and anti-static agent.
This ingredient is commonly found in hair conditioning products. According to a manufacturer, its positive charge makes it great for absorbing hair proteins. The manufacturer also states this ingredient helps with curl retention.
For haircare friends: this ingredient is not a silicone.
Learn more about Polyquaternium-10We don't have a description for Polyquaternium-61 yet.
Sodium 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 BenzoateChances 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.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water