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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Menthol
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tetradecene
EmollientLaureth-3
EmulsifyingAmmonium Sulfate
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Lauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Hexadecene
SolventTrihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Polyquaternium-7
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
Linalool
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Cocamide Methyl Mea
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicMentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
TonicThymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Water, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Parfum, Alcohol, Menthol, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Tetradecene, Laureth-3, Ammonium Sulfate, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Lauryl Alcohol, Hexadecene, Trihydroxystearin, Niacinamide, Piroctone Olamine, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene, Geraniol, Benzyl Salicylate, Disodium EDTA, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Coumarin, Citronellol, Myristyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Disodium Phosphate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lecithin, Polysorbate 80, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Biotin, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Beta-Glucan
Selenium Sulfide 1%
Water
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Tea-Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Ammonium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentParfum
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Cocamide DEA
EmulsifyingDMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingBlue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
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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.
Ammonium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate.
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be bad for dry skin, be bad for oily skin, and cause irritation.
Citric 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 AcidCocamidopropyl 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 BetaineMenthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.
Menthol is known for its cooling sensation; however, the cooling is actually from your skin being sensitized. Menthol can worsen rosacea. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Menthol also has antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about MentholParfum 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 ParfumChances 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!
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