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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract
HumectantElaeis Guineensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seedcake Extract
Skin ConditioningTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride
Betaine
Humectant
Citronellol
Perfuming
Disodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGeraniol
Perfuming
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Inulin
Skin ConditioningLaureth-4
Emulsifying
Linalool
Perfuming
Methyl Gluceth-10
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-10
Polyquaternium-47
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate
AntimicrobialSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
C11-15 Pareth-7
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract, Elaeis Guineensis Fruit Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seedcake Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride, Betaine, Citronellol, Disodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Geraniol, Glycol Distearate, Inulin, Laureth-4, Linalool, Methyl Gluceth-10, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-47, Potassium Sorbate, Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Trideceth-6, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, C11-15 Pareth-7, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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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 (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 ChlorideSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate is a cleansing ingredient. It is a surfactant, meaning it helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants. This helps them be rinsed away easily.
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. Stay hydrated!
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