What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate
CleansingDisodium 2-Sulfolaurate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Lauramide Mea
Acrylates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycereth-26
Humectant
Caviar Extract
Skin ConditioningAlaria Esculenta Extract
Skin ProtectingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Keratin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment
Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningSuperoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingVp/Dmapa Acrylates Copolymer
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingSilicone Quaternium-8
Silicone Quaternium-16
Skin Conditioning
Benzalkonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Undeceth-11
EmollientButyloctanol
HumectantUndeceth-5
EmulsifyingIodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate, Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Lauramide Mea, Acrylates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Crosspolymer, Glycereth-26, Caviar Extract, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Keratin, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Biotin, Phospholipids, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Superoxide Dismutase, Ascorbic Acid, Polysilicone-15, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Vp/Dmapa Acrylates Copolymer, Cetrimonium Chloride, PEG-150 Distearate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Silicone Quaternium-8, Silicone Quaternium-16, Benzalkonium Chloride, Undeceth-11, Butyloctanol, Undeceth-5, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Coco-Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
MaskingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Aminopropyl Triethoxysilane
Acrylates Copolymer
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Polyquaternium-30
Citric Acid
Buffering
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Magnesium Nitrate
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Magnesium Chloride
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Glycol Distearate, Hexylene Glycol, Parfum, Aminopropyl Triethoxysilane, Acrylates Copolymer, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Alcohol Denat., Polyquaternium-30, Citric Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Magnesium Nitrate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Magnesium Chloride, Methylisothiazolinone, Sodium Hydroxide
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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.
Citric 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 AcidMethylchloroisothiazolinone, or MCI, is a synthetic preservative used to protect against the growth of bacteria, yeasts, and fungi in water-based products.
MCI is commonly combined with methylisothiazolinone (MI) in a 3:1 ratio.
This ingredient is safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-sensitizing and concentrations must not exceed 7.5 ppm in leave-on products / 15 ppm in rinse-off products.
Unfortunately, this ingredient has a well-documented sensitization story. Studies spanning several decades have shown this ingredient + MI to cause skin irritation and allergies.
The use of this ingredient varies around the world:
This just means this ingredient is most likely non-sensitizing in rinse-off products unless you've been diagnosed with a contact allergy to isothiazolinones.
Learn more about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMI is a preservative and known skin irritant. In the past, MI was used for its ability to prevent bacteria, yeast, and fungi growth in low doses.
Nowadays, you'll most likely see MI combined with Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI).
Since then, numerous studies have shown this ingredient to cause contact dermatitis, or skin irritation.
The use of this ingredient varies around the world:
Learn more about MethylisothiazolinoneParfum 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 ParfumWater. 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
