What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Kaolin
Abrasive
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingCoco-Betaine
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolyquaternium-7
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Sorbitol, Lauric Acid, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycol Distearate, Palmitic Acid, Kaolin, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Coco-Betaine, Parfum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Surfactant
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
PEG-400
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Aspartate
CleansingBHT
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPEG-32
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyquaternium-7
Polyquaternium-52
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Decyl Glucoside, PEG-400, Water, Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate, BHT, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Lauric Acid, Methylisothiazolinone, Mica, PEG-32, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-52, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Stearic Acid, Titanium Dioxide
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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.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAThis ingredient is a semi-synthetic polymer created from cellulose. In case you need a refresher, cellulose is the main component of plant cell walls.
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose has many uses:
- emulsifier
- create a gel-like texture
- boost foam
Lauric Acid is a saturated fatty acid naturally found in coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and even breast milk.
In cosmetics, it is an:
Lab studies have found that lauric acid is surprisingly good at killing acne-causing bacteria. However, these tests were done on bacteria in a petri dish and not on real skin, so we can't say for certain it works the same in a formulation on a real face.
The comedogenic rating of 4 comes from the 1972 rabbit ear model using undiluted ingredients. Comedogenicity is highly individual and one comedogenic ingredient cannot predict how a formula will behave on skin.
This ingredient is not fungal acne safe and research has confirmed Malassezia can use it as a food source.
Learn more about Lauric AcidPhenoxyethanol 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.
Polyquaternium-7 is a light to clear colored liquid. It is commonly found in haircare products for its film-forming and anti-static properties.
According to a manufacturer, it is a non-paraben and specially developed for negatively charged surfactant systems. This makes it a great hairstyle holder and helps to improve wet hair detangling without adding buildup.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid that is already found in your skin. It's one of the free fatty acids that works alongside ceramides and cholesterols to maintain your barrier.
In cosmetics, it is a multitasker:
Safety-wise, the CIR Expert Panel has concluded it to be safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Free stearic acid is a C18 fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can substrate, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. 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
