What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Acrylates Copolymer
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingArginine
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Chloride
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Hexadecene
SolventTetradecene
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMalt Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Water, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Glycerin, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Lauryl Betaine, Arginine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Hexadecene, Tetradecene, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Malt Extract, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Ceramide NP, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, Cholesterol, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Ceramide Ns, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide EOP, Parfum, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingJuglans Regia Shell Powder
Abrasive
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamide DEA
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Honey Extract
Humectant
Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Serrulata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCocamide Methyl Mea
Surfactant
Parfum
Masking
Triethanolamine
BufferingLaureth-9
EmulsifyingRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium Lauroyl Glutamate
CleansingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Polyquaternium-10
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide DEA, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Honey Extract, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Parfum, Triethanolamine, Laureth-9, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Ascorbic Acid, Polyquaternium-10, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinParfum 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 ParfumChances 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 ChlorideSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate
