What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Coceth Sulfate
Cleansing
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
EmulsifyingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
CI 61570
Cosmetic ColorantIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PEG-6
HumectantPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningSilybum Marianum Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Water, Zinc Coceth Sulfate, Lauryl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, Parfum, CI 61570, Isopropyl Alcohol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-6, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, CI 19140, Zinc Gluconate
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Zea Mays Seed Flour
Abrasive
Honey
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Juglans Regia Shell Powder
Abrasive
Citrus Medica Fruit Juice Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Niacin
SmoothingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Diacetyl Boldine
Skin Conditioning
EDTA
Water, Kaolin, Decyl Glucoside, Zea Mays Seed Flour, Honey, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Lactate, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, Citrus Medica Fruit Juice Extract, Xanthan Gum, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Diacetyl Boldine, EDTA
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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.
Decyl Glucoside is a plant-derived surfactant and emulsion stabilizer. It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Like all surfactants, it works by lowering the surface tension between water and oil. This makes it so that dirt, sebum, and makeup can be lifted off your skin and rinsed away. It also produces a dense and creamy foam.
Because it has a neutral charge, it is compatible with a wide range of ingredients and stays stable across a broad pH range/water hardiness conditions.
Patch testing has shown it to have the lowest irritation potential among common cleansing surfactants (like SLS).
Typical use levels range from 5-20% in rinse-off cleansers.
One thing worth knowing: The American Contact Dermatitis Society named the parent family, alkyl glucosides, "Allergen of the Year" in 2017. The prevalence of allergy is pretty low but be sure to patch test if you've reacted to "gentle" or sulfate-free cleansers before.
This ingredient is fungal acne safe because the fatty alcohol portion of this ingredient is not within the C11-24 chain length that Malassezia can metabolize.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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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