What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
PEG-8
HumectantSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSorbitol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPPG-7-Buteth-4
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Trisodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Salicylic Acid 0.5%
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Disodium EDTA
Disodium Oleamido Mea-Sulfosuccinate
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycol Stearate
Emollient
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Salicylic Acid 0.5%, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Ascorbic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Cocamide Mea, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium EDTA, Disodium Oleamido Mea-Sulfosuccinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycol Stearate, Glycolic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Tocopheryl Acetate
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium 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. Stay hydrated!
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