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Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingDisodium Undecylenamido Mea-Sulfosuccinate
CleansingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
EmulsifyingGlycol Distearate
EmollientGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPiroctone Olamine
PreservativeCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingLaureth-4
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePotassium Sorbate
PreservativeFormic Acid
PreservativeWater, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Lauryl Glucoside, Disodium Undecylenamido Mea-Sulfosuccinate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Glycol Distearate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Piroctone Olamine, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Laureth-4, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Formic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingHydrated Silica
AbrasiveGlyceryl Laurate
EmollientGlycol Distearate
EmollientBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicCymbopogon Winterianus Herb Oil
PerfumingCinnamomum Camphora Linalooliferum Leaf Oil
PerfumingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Expressed
PerfumingCitrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingCymbopogon Martini Oil
MaskingCitrus Reticulata Peel Oil
MaskingHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingLactic Acid
BufferingParfum
MaskingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCitronellol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeLinalool
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingSodium Benzoate
MaskingCitral
PerfumingCoumarin
PerfumingTin Oxide
AbrasiveMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Lauryl Glucoside, Hydrated Silica, Glyceryl Laurate, Glycol Distearate, Biotin, Cymbopogon Winterianus Herb Oil, Cinnamomum Camphora Linalooliferum Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Expressed, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Sodium Chloride, Lactic Acid, Parfum, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Citronellol, Limonene, Potassium Sorbate, Linalool, Geraniol, Sodium Benzoate, Citral, Coumarin, Tin Oxide, Mica, CI 77891, Xanthan Gum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineThis ingredient is a cleansing agent, surfactant, and foam booster. It considered an alternative to traditional sulfates (Sulfosuccinate) and is allowed in "sulfate-free" products.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient is mild and can be used in baby and bath options.
Glycol Distearate serves as a pearlizing or opacifying agent in cosmetic products.
It's often included in cleansers and haircare products to give them a lustrous or shimmering appearance.
It is derived from stearic acid, a natural fatty acid commonly found in vegetable oils and animal fats.
Glycol Distearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Glycol DistearateThis ingredient is derived from guar gum.
It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
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 GlucosidePotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateChances 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 ChlorideWater. 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