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Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
CleansingPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Coconut Acid
EmollientCoco-Betaine
CleansingHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingCitric Acid
BufferingPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialSodium Chloride
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantCinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil
MaskingPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingGaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract
PerfumingMadecassoside
AntioxidantAsiaticoside
AntioxidantAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Hydrogenated Coconut Acid, Coco-Betaine, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Sodium Isethionate, Citric Acid, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Chloride, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
CleansingCoco-Betaine
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePEG-100 Stearate
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientCoconut Acid
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Salicylic Acid
MaskingChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialHydrogenated Coconut Acid
EmollientCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientPolyquaternium-53
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
EmollientSodium Isethionate
CleansingPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
EmulsifyingTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingCitrus Medica Peel Oil
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingBenzoic Acid
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Chloride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-100 Stearate, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Glyceryl Stearate, Coconut Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Salicylic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Hydrogenated Coconut Acid, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Polyquaternium-53, Coco-Glucoside, Disodium EDTA, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Sodium Isethionate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Trideceth-6, Citrus Medica Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Benzoic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinCitric 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 AcidCoco-Betaine is the natural version of Cocamidopropyl Betaine. It is often derived from coconuts.
Coco-Betaine is a surfactant, meaning it helps remove dirt and oil from the skin.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydrogenated Coconut Acid isn't fungal acne safe.
Chances 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.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideSodium 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.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateWe don't have a description for Sodium Isethionate yet.
This gentle cleansing and foaming ingredient is known for leaving a smooth feeling in skin and hair. It is made using coconut oil.
According to the manufacturer, it is soluble in water and has resistance to hard water, acid, and alkali.
Due to its coconut base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateWater. 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