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Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingNiacinamide
SmoothingSalicylic Acid
MaskingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
CleansingPEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
EmulsifyingGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCalcium Gluconate
HumectantTriethyl Citrate
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
MaskingSodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCholesterol
EmollientCoconut Acid
CleansingTetrasodium EDTA
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Hectorite
AbsorbentPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAcrylates Copolymer
Benzoic Acid
MaskingWater, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Gluconolactone, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Calcium Gluconate, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Coconut Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Hectorite, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates Copolymer, Benzoic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
CleansingPropylene Glycol
HumectantPEG-150 Distearate
EmulsifyingAlcohol
AntimicrobialAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingMagnesium Chloride
Magnesium Nitrate
Methyl Gluceth-20
HumectantMethylchloroisothiazolinone
PreservativeMethylisothiazolinone
PreservativeMethylparaben
PreservativeSodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTetrasodium EDTA
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
MaskingWater, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Propylene Glycol, PEG-150 Distearate, Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Benzyl Salicylate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Hexyl Cinnamal, Magnesium Chloride, Magnesium Nitrate, Methyl Gluceth-20, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Methylparaben, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA, CI 42090, Parfum
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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.
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.
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 Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideTetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.
Tetrasodium EDTA comes as a white solid and is soluble in water.
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