What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyglycerin-6
HumectantAzelaic Acid
Buffering
Betaine
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantSalicylic Acid
Masking
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOctenidine Hcl
AntimicrobialPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPhytic Acid
Triethanolamine
BufferingWater, Polyglycerin-6, Azelaic Acid, Betaine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Citric Acid, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Octenidine Hcl, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Phytic Acid, Triethanolamine
Sulfur 3.5%
Antiseborrhoeic
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Bentonite
Absorbent
Glycerin
Humectant
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingSodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tetrasodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Avena Sativa Bran Extract
Abrasive
Menthyl Lactate
Masking
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Sulfur 3.5%, Water, Kaolin, Bentonite, Glycerin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Coconut Acid, Avena Sativa Bran Extract, Menthyl Lactate, Zinc PCA, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Gluconate
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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 EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol 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!
Learn more about Water
