What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Emulsifying Wax Nf
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Abrasive
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Water, Lactic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Emulsifying Wax Nf, Glyceryl Stearate, Silica, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Parfum, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
