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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Potassium Laureth Phosphate
EmulsifyingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Distearyl Phthalic Acid Amide
EmollientSekken Soji
CleansingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Acrylates Copolymer
PEG-3 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emollient
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycol Stearate
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingCitrus Tangerina Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Medica Peel Oil
Glycerin
Humectant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Histidine
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Asparagine
MaskingMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning4-T-Butylcyclohexanol
Masking
Gentiana Scabra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Potassium Laureth Phosphate, Decyl Glucoside, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Cocamide Mea, Sodium Benzoate, Distearyl Phthalic Acid Amide, Sekken Soji, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Acrylates Copolymer, PEG-3 Glyceryl Cocoate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycol Stearate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Medica Peel Oil, Glycerin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Glycolic Acid, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Histidine, Serine, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Threonine, Asparagine, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Bisabolol, Pentylene Glycol, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Gentiana Scabra Root Extract, Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Coco-Betaine
CleansingPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Polyquaternium-67
Potassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Pullulan
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sea Water
HumectantSodium Acetate
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lysine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingArginine
Masking
Threonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningWater, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Coco-Betaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Potassium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Polyquaternium-67, Potassium Cocoate, Citric Acid, Fructooligosaccharides, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Disodium EDTA, Pullulan, 1,2-Hexanediol, Allantoin, Panthenol, Sea Water, Sodium Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Beta-Glucan, Phosphatidylcholine, Hyaluronic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide NP, Glycine, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Serine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lysine, Alanine, Arginine, Threonine, Proline
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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 GlycolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCitric 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 AcidDisodium 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinSerine is an amino acid naturally found in our body. Our bodies use amino acids to create protein.
Amino-acids help give keep our skin hydrated. They play an important role in the skin barrier, which keeps the skin plump and firm.
Serine is a non-essential amino acid, meaning we don't need to obtain it from eating foods.
Learn more about SerineChances 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.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideThreonine is an amino-acid. It helps hydrate the skin and has antioxidant benefits.
Our skin uses threonine for creating collagen and elastin. Humans are not able to create threonine and must get it through eating foods such as fish, lentils, poultry, sesame seeds, and more.
Water. 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
