What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Jojoba Esters
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingMannitol
HumectantCellulose
AbsorbentSpiraea Ulmaria Extract
AstringentDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantNiacin
SmoothingNiacinamide
SmoothingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientLaureth-2
CleansingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Sulfate
Disodium EDTA
Ammonium Lactate
BufferingSalicylic Acid
MaskingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium PCA
HumectantBiosaccharide Gum-1
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzoic Acid
MaskingParfum
MaskingCI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCitronellol
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Acrylates Copolymer, Jojoba Esters, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Mannitol, Cellulose, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacin, Niacinamide, Caprylyl Glycol, Laureth-2, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Sulfate, Disodium EDTA, Ammonium Lactate, Salicylic Acid, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Sodium PCA, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic Acid, Parfum, CI 77289, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantSucrose Laurate
EmollientSucrose Stearate
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingZingiber Officinale Root Oil
MaskingCitral
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingTocopherol
AntioxidantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingSodium Benzoate
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeCitric Acid
BufferingHydrogenated Polydecene, Glycerin, Persea Gratissima Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Water, Saccharide Isomerate, Sucrose Laurate, Sucrose Stearate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Citral, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, 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.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinLimonene 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 LinaloolWater. 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