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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Cetrimonium Bromide
Antimicrobial
Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Menthyl Lactate
Masking
Methylparaben
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylparaben
Preservative
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Water, Decyl Glucoside, Polysorbate 20, Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Methyl Gluceth-20, Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Benzoic Acid, Cetrimonium Bromide, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil, Disodium EDTA, EDTA, Parfum, Lactic Acid, Menthyl Lactate, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Zinc Gluconate
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Trideceth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamide Mipa
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Castor Oil Hydrogenated Ethoxylated
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
PEG/PPG-120/10 Trimethylolpropane Trioleate
Laureth-2
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Trideceth-3
EmulsifyingMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Sulfate
Olivamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingC10-16 Olefin
Tetrahydroxyethyl Ethylenediamine
BufferingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Amino Esters-1
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetate
BufferingCalcium Chloride
AstringentSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Magnesium Nitrate
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Viola Odorata Flower Extract
MaskingCI 14720
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamide Mipa, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Castor Oil Hydrogenated Ethoxylated, Parfum, PEG/PPG-120/10 Trimethylolpropane Trioleate, Laureth-2, Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, Trideceth-3, Methyl Gluceth-20, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Sulfate, Olivamidopropyl Betaine, C10-16 Olefin, Tetrahydroxyethyl Ethylenediamine, Alcohol, Citric Acid, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Isopropyl Alcohol, Amino Esters-1, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Acetate, Calcium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Magnesium Nitrate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Viola Odorata Flower Extract, CI 14720, CI 42090
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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.
This ingredient is also called ethanol or ethyl alcohol. It is denatured, meaning made undrinkable for cosmetic use.
In formulas, it:
Is it bad for your skin?
The answer comes down to concentration. Patch and wash studies have found highly concentrated alcohol-based hand rubs (60-100%) cause less barrier disruption than washing with a basic detergent like SLS. The only measurable effect in these studies was a temporary dip in skin hydration.
Concentrations below 12-15% in leave-on cosmetics is generally well-tolerated. Concentrations above start to see increased transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and reduced hydration.
In concentrations about 58%, it creates temporary channels in your skin's lipid layers to become more permeable and allow other ingredients to slip through easily.
This ingredient can be up to 80% of the formula in alcohol-based perfumes.
Overall, this ingredient is probably harmless if found lower down an ingredients list but worth side-eyeing if it's high up (especially if your barrier is already struggling).
Alcohol can worsen dry skin, eczema, and oily skin, especially at higher concentrations. This is because it can increase transepidermal water loss and decrease hydration to disrupt the skin barrier.
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
True allergic contact dermatitis to ethanol is uncommon, but be sure to patch test if you have dry or sensitive skin.
Learn more about AlcoholGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMethyl Gluceth-20 is a humectant. Humectants help draw moisture from the air to your skin.
It is created by combining polyethylene glycol with glucose.
Parfum 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
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!
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