What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamide DEA
Emulsifying
Lauramide DEA
SurfactantCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
MaskingDisodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicSodium Carbonate
BufferingChamomilla Recutita Leaf Extract
Masking
Magnesium Nitrate
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Magnesium Chloride
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Tropolone
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Water, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamide DEA, Lauramide DEA, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Parfum, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Butylene Glycol, Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Sodium Carbonate, Chamomilla Recutita Leaf Extract, Magnesium Nitrate, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Magnesium Chloride, Methylisothiazolinone, Tropolone
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Methylpropanediol
SolventDisodium EDTA
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Zinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCopper Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Xylitol
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Mannitol
Humectant
Rhamnose
HumectantPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
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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.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
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 ParfumChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt. This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideSodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying ingredient. It is created from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. SLES is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate. It is much milder and less likely to irritate.
SLES helps create foam in personal products. It also prevents ingredients from separating, helping to elongate the shelf life.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Laureth SulfateWater. 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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