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What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingPotassium Cocoate
EmulsifyingCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ng
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide As
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingGlycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
BufferingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantLauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Aroma
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Potassium Cocoate, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide NP, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Sodium Chloride, Glycosyl Trehalose, Potassium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Aroma, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingPotassium Cocoate
EmulsifyingCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide As
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningLauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantSodium Chloride
MaskingGlycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Aroma
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Potassium Cocoate, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Sodium Chloride, Glycosyl Trehalose, Potassium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Aroma, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
We don't have a description for Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer yet.
Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impart or mask a flavor.
The name is slightly confusing. This is because INCI associates aroma with flavor instead of smell.
Here is the official definition from the The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook:
“Aroma is a term for ingredient labeling used to identify that a product contains a material or combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular flavor.”
INCI shows the only purpose of aroma to be "flavouring".
However, due to regulation differences, some companies may use aroma in place of parfum.
In Canada, this ingredient only has to be listed in concentrations above 1%.
Learn more about AromaCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCeramide AP is a type of Ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.
They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide NP
Ceramide EOP
Ceramide AS is a type of Ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramide EOP is a type of Ceramide.
EOP stands for a linked Ester fatty acid, a linked Omega hydroxy fatty acid, and the Phytosphingosine base.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin. They bind dead skin cells together to create a barrier. The ceramides in our skin have the ability to hold water to keep our skin hydrated.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A strong skin barrier helps with:
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Learn more about Ceramide EOPCeramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAWe don't have a description for Glycosyl Trehalose yet.
We don't have a description for Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate yet.
We don't have a description for Lauryl Hydroxysultaine yet.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
This ingredient is the potassium salt of coconut acid. Coconut acid is created by mixing fatty acids from coconut oil.
It is an emulsifier, surfactant, and cleanser. According to a manufacturer, it contains glycerin.
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate is an amino acid-based surfactant and cleaning agent. This ingredient can be derived from animals or plants. It may also be synthetically created from fatty acids of the coconut and glycine.
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate is a gentle surfactant. Surfactants help gather the dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away. It is a mild cleanser and naturally produces foam.
Potassium hydroxide is commonly known as caustic potash. It is used to fix the pH of a product or as a cleaning agent in soap. In cleansers, it is used for the saponification of oils.
Sapnification is the process of creating fatty acid metal salts from triglycerides and a strong base. During this process, Potassium Hydroxide is used up and is not present in the final product.
Using high concentrations of Potassium Hydroxide have shown to irritate the skin.
Learn more about Potassium HydroxideChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWe don't have a description for Sodium Lauroamphoacetate yet.
This extract comes from the blueberry native to North America. It has great antioxidant and skin soothing properties.
The antioxidant properties from blueberries come from its polyphenolic and vitamin C content. Polyphenols are a compound famous for their antioxidant properties and are commonly found in fruits.
A 2023 study found blueberries to protect skin from UV-B related inflammation. However, this ingredient should not replace your sunscreen.
Learn more about Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit ExtractWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water