What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Acrylates Copolymer
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Allantoin, PEG-150 Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, CI 42090, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningCorn Starch Modified
AbsorbentSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Pumice
Abrasive
Kaolin
Abrasive
Sodium Chloride
MaskingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Silt
AbsorbentPotassium Chloride
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Isomalt
HumectantCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Cleansing
Acrylates Copolymer
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sucrose
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Corn Starch Modified, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Glycerin, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Pumice, Kaolin, Sodium Chloride, Glycol Distearate, Silt, Potassium Chloride, Coconut Acid, Niacinamide, Isomalt, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycolic Acid, Acacia Senegal Gum, Butylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Sucrose, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 15985
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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.
Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.
After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.
It is also used to make a product more thick.
Learn more about Acrylates CopolymerButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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.
Chances 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.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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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