What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Water
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
PEG-400
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Lauroyl Aspartate
CleansingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-52
PEG-32
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Polyquaternium-7
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Methylparaben
Preservative
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Propylparaben
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingArctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Water, Decyl Glucoside, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, PEG-400, Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Polyquaternium-52, PEG-32, Citric Acid, Polyquaternium-7, Lauric Acid, Stearic Acid, Methylparaben, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Propylparaben, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Polyquaternium-7
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Water, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Lauric Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-3 Distearate, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium Benzoate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene 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 GlycolDisodium 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 EDTAGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinThis 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 fatty acid or lipid. About half of fatty acids in coconut oil is lauric acid.
This ingredient helps hydrate and sooth skin. As a humectant, it helps trap moisture. It also aids in cleaning and enhancing the texture of products.
Lauric acid may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne, safe.
Learn more about Lauric AcidPolyquaternium-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.
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.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
