What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingCocamidopropylamine Oxide
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate
EmollientMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantAscorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate
AntioxidantBromelain
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingAcer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
AstringentSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
AstringentCitrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentMethylpropanediol
SolventCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Sulfate
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeLimonene
PerfumingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Acrylates Copolymer, Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate, Bromelain, Panthenol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Maltodextrin, Methylpropanediol, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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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.
Maltodextrin is a plant-derived carbohydrate made by breaking down starch (usually from corn, potato, or rice). In cosmetic formulas, it's a multitasking absorbent, emulsion stabilizer, and skin conditioner.
This ingredient is mostly used to stabilize emulsions and improve the powdery, non-greasy feel of products (like dry shampoos).
Safety-wise, this ingredient is pretty solid; it's even recognized as a food additive. Both animal and clinical studies found no adverse effects at the levels used in cosmetics.
Industry data shows this ingredient is used up to 45.7% in spray products and up to 33% in powder products.
Learn more about MaltodextrinWater. 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!
Learn more about Water