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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingDisodium Undecylenamido Mea-Sulfosuccinate
CleansingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPiroctone Olamine
Preservative
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Formic Acid
Preservative
Water, 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 ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
PEG-4 Rapeseedamide
Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
MaskingDisodium Undecylenamido Mea-Sulfosuccinate
CleansingClimbazole
Antimicrobial
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Oleth Sulfate
Cleansing
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Menthol
Masking
Sorbitol
Humectant
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, PEG-4 Rapeseedamide, Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Disodium Undecylenamido Mea-Sulfosuccinate, Climbazole, Piroctone Olamine, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Oleth Sulfate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Propylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Menthol, Sorbitol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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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.
Piroctone Olamine is a synthetic antifungal and preservative ingredient.
Its main job is to keep the yeast, Malassezia, in check; this yeast is linked to dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and fungal acne (a.k.a. Malassezia folliculitis).
The way it works is pretty neat:
It slips into the fungal cell and grabs onto iron ions that the yeast needs for its energy metabolism; this basically starves it out. But the full mechanism isn't 100% pinned down and some research also points it to interfering with ergosterol (a building block of the fungal cell membrane).
Besides antifungal action, it also has mild anti-inflammatory and soothing effects to help calm itchiness in the scalp.
Typical usage concentrations are low. The EU permits it to be a preservative up to 1% in rinse-off products and 0.5% in leave-on products.
Though it's generally well-tolerated, a small number of people may notice itching or irritation (as with any active).
Learn more about Piroctone OlaminePotassium 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.
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 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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