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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
CleansingBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialWheat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Hydroxyproline
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingPEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPolyacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Xylenesulfonate
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Beta-Glucan, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Wheat Amino Acids, Panthenol, Allantoin, Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Coco-Glucoside, Glycerin, Glycol Distearate, Hydroxyproline, Lactic Acid, Laureth-4, Lauryl Glucoside, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Polyacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium PCA, Sodium Xylenesulfonate
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Dimethyl Lauramide/Myristamide
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Artocarpus Heterophyllus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Polyquaternium-10
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate
CleansingDisodium 2-Sulfolaurate
CleansingHydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Dimethyl Lauramide/Myristamide, Parfum, Artocarpus Heterophyllus Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Glycerin, Propanediol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Glycol Distearate, Polyquaternium-10, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate, Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Coco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away.
This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinGlycol Distearate serves as a pearlizing or opacifying agent in cosmetic products.
It's often included in cleansers and haircare products to give them a lustrous or shimmering appearance.
It is derived from stearic acid, a natural fatty acid commonly found in vegetable oils and animal fats.
Glycol Distearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Glycol DistearatePotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium 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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