What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Ammonium Chloride
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingParfum
Masking
Cocamide Dipa
Emulsifying
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingPEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
Cleansing
PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide
Surfactant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Trisodium Sulfosuccinate
BufferingSodium Laurate
CleansingLaureth-3
EmulsifyingSodium Glycolate
BufferingMagnesium Nitrate
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Sarcosinate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Aminopropyl Dimethicone
Magnesium Chloride
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Ammonium Chloride, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Parfum, Cocamide Dipa, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide, Sodium Hydroxide, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Disodium EDTA, Trisodium Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Laurate, Laureth-3, Sodium Glycolate, Magnesium Nitrate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Sarcosinate, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Magnesium Chloride, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Lauryl Glucoside, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Polysorbate 60, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Limonene, Citronellol, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Linalool, Geraniol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzyl Alcohol is an aromatic alcohol with several roles: it's a preservative, solvent, and mild fragrance component with a floral scent.
This ingredient has been deemed safe for use in cosmetic formulations at concentrations up to 5%, and up to 10% in hair dyes. You'll typically see 0.5-2% in most rinse-off or leave-on products.
As a preservative, it works by disrupting the membrane of microbial proteins. This helps keep bacteria and fungi from growing in your products.
The sensitization picture is actually quite assuring as well:of nearly 71,000 patients patch tested with benzyl alcohol, only 0.21% showed a positive reaction with most of them being weakly positive.
This led researchers to conclude that benzyl alcohol cannot be regarded as a significant contact allergen.
It is worth noting this ingredient is classified as one of the EU's regulated fragrance allergens and restricted to 1% in finished products.
Labels must also declare it in concentrations above 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01% in rinse-off products.
At concentrations around 5%, localized redness and itching can appear as a direct irritant response and not as a true allergic reaction.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It is a surfactant derived from sarcosine, and a common source is coconut oil.
As a surfactant, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate helps lift dirts, oil, and other molecules to be washed away. In leave-on products, this ingredient is used as an emulsifier. Emulsifier help prevent ingredients such as oils and waters from separating.
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is also commonly found as a foaming agent in shampoo, toothpaste, and shaving foam. It is amphiphilic, meaning it loves both water and fats.
Learn more about Sodium Lauroyl SarcosinateWater. 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
