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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
CleansingAlthaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract
EmollientPEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Water, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycerin, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Linalool, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol, Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract, PEG-150 Distearate, Salix Alba Bark Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Dimethyl Sulfone
Solvent
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingSodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Amaranth Protein
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingMalachite Extract
Antioxidant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Glyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Sulfate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Sorbitol
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Phytic Acid
Citric Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Betaine, Dimethyl Sulfone, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Amaranth Protein, Panthenol, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Laurate, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Malachite Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Linoleate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Retinyl Palmitate, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Sulfate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maltodextrin, Sorbitol, Lecithin, Phytic Acid, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Caprylate, Potassium Sorbate, Linalool, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It is a surfactant derived from sarcosine, and a common source is coconut oil.
As a surfactant, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate helps lift dirts, oil, and other molecules to be washed away. In leave-on products, this ingredient is used as an emulsifier. Emulsifier help prevent ingredients such as oils and waters from separating.
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is also commonly found as a foaming agent in shampoo, toothpaste, and shaving foam. It is amphiphilic, meaning it loves both water and fats.
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. Stay hydrated!
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