What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Colloidal Oatmeal 2%
Absorbent
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialSodium Myreth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cetearyl Isononanoate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Alanine
MaskingArginine Hcl
Skin ConditioningCarnitine
CleansingGlycine
Buffering
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDecylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Colloidal Oatmeal 2%, Water, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Sodium Myreth Sulfate, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Xanthan Gum, Ceramide NP, Alanine, Arginine Hcl, Carnitine, Glycine, Sodium PCA, Lauryl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Pentylene Glycol, Decylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Betaine
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyquaternium-10
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyquaternium-10, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Carbomer, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid
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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.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
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 AcidLauryl 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 GlucosidePhenoxyethanol 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.
