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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Coconut Acid
Emollient
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-7
PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate
Surfactant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingAmodimethicone
Polyquaternium-10
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Isethionate
CleansingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingC11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Laureth-9
EmulsifyingC12-13 Pareth-23
CleansingC12-13 Pareth-3
EmulsifyingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Magnesium Nitrate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Sodium Acetate
BufferingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
Emollient
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Magnesium Chloride
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Parfum, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Glycereth-26, Decyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Coconut Acid, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Polyquaternium-7, PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Polyquaternium-10, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Isethionate, Carbomer, C11-15 Pareth-7, Benzoic Acid, Glycerin, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Laureth-9, C12-13 Pareth-23, C12-13 Pareth-3, Trideceth-12, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Magnesium Nitrate, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Sodium Acetate, Salicylic Acid, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Isopropyl Alcohol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Sorbic Acid, Magnesium Chloride, Methylisothiazolinone, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Lactobacillus/Tomato Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Keratin Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Acyl Coenzyme A Desaturase
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-10
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Distearate, PEG-150 Distearate, Glycereth-26, Parfum, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Lactobacillus/Tomato Fruit Ferment Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Keratin Amino Acids, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Acyl Coenzyme A Desaturase, Polyquaternium-10, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid
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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.
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 BetaineGlycereth-26 is a synthetic ingredient and polyethylene glycol ether of Glycerin. Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin and helps keep your skin moisturized.
It is a humectant and helps add texture to products. It can make your product thicker.
As a humectant, it helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps your skin stay hydrated.
Learn more about Glycereth-26Glycol Distearate is an emulsifier and emollient that adds a "pearly" appearance to formulations.
That lustrous look you see in many shampoos is due to this ingredient: when cooled, it crystallizes into small platelets that reflect light to give products that rich, shimmering look.
This ingredient is considered safe at present practices of use and concentration and repeated insult patch test with 50% Glycol Distearate on 125 subjects found no evidence of skin irritation, hypersensitivity, or acute toxicity.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.1-10%.
Because it's an ester of stearic acid, it falls into the range that Malassezia likes to metabolize. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Glycol DistearateParfum 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
Polyquaternium-10 is an ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose. It is a white and granular powder used as a film-former and anti-static agent.
This ingredient is commonly found in hair conditioning products. According to a manufacturer, its positive charge makes it great for absorbing hair proteins. The manufacturer also states this ingredient helps with curl retention.
For haircare friends: this ingredient is not a silicone.
Learn more about Polyquaternium-10Sodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
This ingredient hasn’t been shown in studies to feed fungal acne yeast.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateWater. 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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