What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientHydrated Silica
Abrasive
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyquaternium-7
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingParfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Hydrated Silica, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Aminomethyl Propanol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingLauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate
CleansingTea-Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sucrose
Humectant
Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cetyl Triethylmonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Succinate
Sodium Sulfate
Polyquaternium-7
Laureth-2
CleansingPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
EDTA
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sucrose, Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate, Hexylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Triethylmonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Succinate, Sodium Sulfate, Polyquaternium-7, Laureth-2, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, EDTA, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
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 and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Polyquaternium-7 is a light to clear colored liquid. It is commonly found in haircare products for its film-forming and anti-static properties.
According to a manufacturer, it is a non-paraben and specially developed for negatively charged surfactant systems. This makes it a great hairstyle holder and helps to improve wet hair detangling without adding buildup.
Sodium 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 BenzoateWater. 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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