What's inside
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Myreth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingLaureth-6 Carboxylic Acid
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Climbazole
Antimicrobial
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Phytate
Polyquaternium-10
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Undecylenoyl Glycine
CleansingWater, Sodium Myreth Sulfate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Laureth-6 Carboxylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Ceramide NP, Climbazole, Niacinamide, Piroctone Olamine, PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Phytate, Polyquaternium-10, Capryloyl Glycine, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Parfum, Undecylenoyl Glycine
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Myreth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingLaureth-6 Carboxylic Acid
CleansingSuccinic Acid
BufferingCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingNiacinamide
Smoothing
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate
Cleansing
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Polyquaternium-10
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Undecylenoyl Glycine
CleansingUrea
Buffering
Water, Sodium Myreth Sulfate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Laureth-6 Carboxylic Acid, Succinic Acid, Capryloyl Glycine, Ceramide NP, Lauryl Glucoside, Niacinamide, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate, Piroctone Olamine, Polyquaternium-10, Propanediol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Undecylenoyl Glycine, Urea
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Capryloyl Glycine is created by adding an acyl group to glycine and caprylic acid chloride.
It is a cleanser due to its surfactant properties. Surfactants help dirt, oil, and other polluants be more easily rinsed away. According to manufacturers, Capryloyl Glycine also helps soften the skin and regulate sebum production.
Emerging studies show Capryloyl Glycine may inhibit hair growth. It may also cause allergies for some people. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions about this ingredient.
Learn more about Capryloyl GlycineCeramide NP (formerly known as Ceramide 3) is one of the skin's naturally occurring lipids.
Since ceramides are the major lipid components of the skin, they are crucial for maintaining skin barrier and hydration. Ceramide NP most closely mirrors the dominant kind in human skin amongst ceramide subtypes.
This ceramide works by slotting into gaps within the stratum corneum's lipid matrix to limit trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) and shield the skin against external irritants.
A study with 312 patients found that using a ceramide-containing routine for 4 weeks reduced the severity of atopic dermatitis by over 61%.
Another clinical study in subjects aged 60 and older found that a ceramide body wash and moisturizer improved skin dryness and itchy skin in 15 days.
Overall, ceramides are considered non-irritating and safety tests have found little to no observable adverse effects from using this ingredient.
Ceramide NP is usually sourced from plants (like soybean or rice bran), or produced synthetically.
Learn more about Ceramide NPWe don't have a description for Laureth-6 Carboxylic Acid yet.
Lauryl Glucoside sugar- and lipid-based cleansing agent. It is created from glucose and lauryl alcohol.
This ingredient is a surfactant, making it easier to rinse oil, dirt, and other pollutants away.
A British study found lauryl glucoside to cause skin sensitivity for some people. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Other names for this ingredient include "Lauryl Polyglucose", "Lauryl glycoside", and "D-Glucopyranoside".
Learn more about Lauryl GlucosideNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamidePiroctone Olamine targets Malassezia, the fungus responsible for dandruff, which is why you'll find it in many anti-dandruff shampoos.
It's also water-soluble, so it blends easily into these formulas.
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-10Chances 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 ChlorideWe don't have a description for Sodium Cocoamphoacetate yet.
Sodium Myreth Sulfate is a type of sulfate.
We don't have a description for Undecylenoyl Glycine yet.
Water. 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!
Learn more about Water
