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Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingDimethiconol
EmollientTea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantAcrylates Copolymer
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingDihydroxypropyl Arginine Hcl
HumectantCetearamidoethyl Diethonium Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Polyquaternium-73
Sodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycol Stearate
EmollientStearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPEG-45m
HumectantMica
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
AbrasivePhenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Dimethiconol, Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Cocamide Mea, Dihydroxypropyl Arginine Hcl, Cetearamidoethyl Diethonium Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Polyquaternium-73, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Glycol Stearate, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, PEG-45m, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Tin Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingDimethiconol
EmollientTrideceth-10
CleansingTea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
CleansingParfum
MaskingAlexidine Hydrochloride
Cocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingStearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingGlycol Distearate
EmollientLaureth-4
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Benzoate
MaskingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Chloride
MaskingPolyquaternium-10
PPG-9
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Citronellol
PerfumingCoumarin
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingWater, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Dimethiconol, Trideceth-10, Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Parfum, Alexidine Hydrochloride, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Glycol Distearate, Laureth-4, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Carbomer, Sodium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, PPG-9, Disodium EDTA, Citronellol, Coumarin, Limonene, Linalool
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 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 BetaineDimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
Disodium 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 EDTAParfum 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 ParfumThis gentle cleansing and foaming ingredient is known for leaving a smooth feeling in skin and hair. It is made using coconut oil.
According to the manufacturer, it is soluble in water and has resistance to hard water, acid, and alkali.
Due to its coconut base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateWe don't have a description for Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine yet.
We don't have a description for Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate yet.
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