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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Coco-Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate
AntimicrobialCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Sulfate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Alcohol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Sulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningLauryl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Coco-Betaine
Cleansing
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingPiroctone Olamine
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Sweet Almond Protein
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ziziphus Joazeiro Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Propanediol, Coco-Betaine, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Piroctone Olamine, Hydrolyzed Sweet Almond Protein, Panthenol, Ziziphus Joazeiro Bark Extract, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Allantoin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Lactic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
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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.
This ingredient is a mild surfactant made by sticking glucose onto a blend of fatty acids.
It does two jobs because it has a sugar head that loves water and a fatty tail that loves oil:
Typical use levels range from 10-20% in cleansers and 15-30% in shower products.
Once on your skin, your skin's glucoside hydrolases breaks it down into glucose and the parent fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is considered fungal acne safe because its fatty alcohol portion sits outside the Malassezia yeast's metabolization range.
Learn more about Caprylyl/Capryl GlucosideGlycerin (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 GlycerinThis ingredient is derived from guar gum. It is a skin conditioning agent that creates a thin, breathable film to reduce water loss during cleansing.
This leaves the skin feeling soft rather than stripped and also contributes to a creamier lather.
Due to the large molecule size, this ingredient is unlikely to penetrate skin.
Learn more about Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideLauryl Glucoside sugar- and lipid-based cleansing agent. It is created from glucose and lauryl alcohol.
This ingredient is a surfactant, making it easier to rinse oil, dirt, and other pollutants away.
A British study found lauryl glucoside to cause skin sensitivity for some people. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Other names for this ingredient include "Lauryl Polyglucose", "Lauryl glycoside", and "D-Glucopyranoside".
Learn more about Lauryl GlucosidePotassium 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 SorbateSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateSodium Cocoyl Glutamate is a gentle cleanser and surfactant. It is the sodium salt of the Cocoyl Glutamic Acid and comes from coconut oil. As a surfactant, it helps lift dirt and oil to be washed away.
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate also has an emolliating effect and can help leave the skin feeling soft.
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!
Learn more about Water
