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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Maltooligosyl Glucoside
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantParfum
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate
EmollientNymphaea Alba Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Coco-Betaine
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyquaternium-22
Water, Glycerin, Lauric Acid, Stearic Acid, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Maltooligosyl Glucoside, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Parfum, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate, Nymphaea Alba Root Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Coco-Betaine, Potassium Hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyquaternium-22
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Poloxamer 184
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Methylpropanediol
SolventPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMaris Aqua
HumectantPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Sodium Citrate
BufferingGentiana Lutea Extract
EmollientChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Propanediol, Poloxamer 184, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Methylpropanediol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maris Aqua, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Phenylpropanol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Sodium Citrate, Gentiana Lutea Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Citric Acid, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Maltodextrin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin (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 GlycerinParfum 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 ParfumThis gentle cleansing and foaming ingredient is known for leaving a smooth feeling in skin and hair. It is made using coconut oil.
According to the manufacturer, it is soluble in water and has resistance to hard water, acid, and alkali.
Due to its coconut base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateWater. 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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