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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingCocamide Methyl Mea
Stearic Acid
CleansingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
MaskingPropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningOleic Acid
EmollientLactic Acid
BufferingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantSodium Benzoate
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativePhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Stearic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Allantoin, Oleic Acid, Lactic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningAcrylates Copolymer
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingMel
EmollientMel Extract
MoisturisingRoyal Jelly
Parfum
MaskingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPropanediol
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Benzoate
MaskingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantMannitol
HumectantHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin ConditioningCellulose
AbsorbentCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Metabisulfite
AntioxidantPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSodium Carrageenan
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Triethyl Citrate
MaskingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingTin Oxide
AbrasiveWater, Acrylates Copolymer, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Mel, Mel Extract, Royal Jelly, Parfum, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Hydroxide, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Mannitol, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Cellulose, Citric Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Carrageenan, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Triethyl Citrate, CI 77891, CI 77492, Maris Sal, CI 77491, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Tin Oxide
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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.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCocamidopropyl 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 BetaineGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSodium 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water