What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingLaureth-4 Carboxylic Acid
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCellulose
Absorbent
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingLaureth-6 Carboxylic Acid
CleansingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Magnesium Potassium Fluorosilicate
Abrasive
Sodium Ma/Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Polyquaternium-7
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
PEG-6
HumectantPolyquaternium-39
PEG-65m
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Bentonite
Absorbent
Betaine
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sorbitol, Myristic Acid, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Laureth-4 Carboxylic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cellulose, Zea Mays Starch, Potassium Hydroxide, Laureth-6 Carboxylic Acid, Lauric Acid, Magnesium Potassium Fluorosilicate, Sodium Ma/Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer, Palmitic Acid, Parfum, Polyquaternium-7, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, PEG-6, Polyquaternium-39, PEG-65m, Arginine, Bentonite, Betaine, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77491, CI 77891
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinSorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.
Most sorbitol is usually made from potato starch. It is also found in fruits such as apples and pears.
As a humectant, Sorbitol helps draw water to the skin. This helps keep the skin hydrated. Sorbitol also helps create a thicker texture in products. You might find sorbitol in your toothpaste and other gels.
It is a non-irritating ingredient that is great for those with dry skin.
Sorbitol is a prebiotic. It helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria on your skin. The bacteria on your skin form a microbiome. This microbiome helps protect your skin from infection and harmful bacteria.
Learn more about SorbitolWater. 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!
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