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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Cocamidopropylamine Oxide
Cleansing
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingPEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPolyquaternium-7
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycol Distearate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil, Coconut Acid, Sodium Isethionate, PEG-150 Distearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Polyquaternium-7, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Surfactant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Potassium Chloride
Quaternium-91
Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
PEG/PPG-120/10 Trimethylolpropane Trioleate
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
EmollientLaureth-2
CleansingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Pisum Sativum Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-70
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCoco-Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Coumarin
Perfuming
Tetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingVanillin
Masking
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingLactobacillus/Tomato Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningKeratin Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Magnesium Nitrate
Acyl Coenzyme A Desaturase
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Chloride
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Potassium Chloride, Quaternium-91, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum, Decyl Glucoside, PEG/PPG-120/10 Trimethylolpropane Trioleate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Laureth-2, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Pisum Sativum Peptide, Polyquaternium-70, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium PCA, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Dipropylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Coumarin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Vanillin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Alcohol, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Lactobacillus/Tomato Fruit Ferment Extract, Keratin Amino Acids, Oryza Sativa Extract, Magnesium Nitrate, Acyl Coenzyme A Desaturase, Magnesium Chloride
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric 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 AcidCocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineGlycol Distearate is an emulsifier and emollient that adds a "pearly" appearance to formulations.
That lustrous look you see in many shampoos is due to this ingredient: when cooled, it crystallizes into small platelets that reflect light to give products that rich, shimmering look.
This ingredient is considered safe at present practices of use and concentration and repeated insult patch test with 50% Glycol Distearate on 125 subjects found no evidence of skin irritation, hypersensitivity, or acute toxicity.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.1-10%.
Because it's an ester of stearic acid, it falls into the range that Malassezia likes to metabolize. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Glycol DistearateThis ingredient is derived from guar gum. It is a skin conditioning agent that creates a thin, breathable film to reduce water loss during cleansing.
This leaves the skin feeling soft rather than stripped and also contributes to a creamier lather.
Due to the large molecule size, this ingredient is unlikely to penetrate skin.
Learn more about Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideParfum 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
This ingredient hasn’t been shown in studies to feed fungal acne yeast.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateWater. 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!
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