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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycol Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-10
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-9 Pg-Amodimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Glycol Stearate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Methyl Gluceth-20, PEG-12 Dimethicone, PEG-150 Distearate, Polyquaternium-10, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Benzophenone-4, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Trideceth-9 Pg-Amodimethicone, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Trideceth-12, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Cocamidopropylamine Oxide
Cleansing
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingPEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPolyquaternium-7
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycol Distearate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil, Coconut Acid, Sodium Isethionate, PEG-150 Distearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Polyquaternium-7, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPeg-150 Distearate is an emulsifier and thickening agent. It is created from stearic acid.
As an emulsifier, peg-150 distearate helps other ingredients dissolve. This helps prevent ingredient separation.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-150 DistearatePhenoxyethanol 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.
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!
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