What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Acrylates Copolymer
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCocamide DEA
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Triethanolamine
BufferingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Disodium Hydroxyethyliminodiacetate
Water, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamide DEA, Propylene Glycol, Triethanolamine, Salicylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Zinc PCA, Disodium Hydroxyethyliminodiacetate
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Cydonia Oblonga Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Succinoglycan
Skin ConditioningDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Propanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Cydonia Oblonga Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Methicone, Silica, Saccharide Isomerate, Succinoglycan, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol 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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