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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
CleansingCocamide Mea
EmulsifyingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantGlycol Distearate
EmollientMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingMenthol
MaskingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-68
Polyquaternium-7
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPEG-150 Distearate
EmulsifyingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Benzoate
MaskingMagnesium Nitrate
Sodium Chloride
MaskingMethylisothiazolinone
PreservativeMethylchloroisothiazolinone
PreservativeCitric Acid
BufferingMagnesium Chloride
Parfum
MaskingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingWater, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamide Mea, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Glycol Distearate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Menthol, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-68, Polyquaternium-7, Ethylhexylglycerin, PEG-150 Distearate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Sodium Benzoate, Magnesium Nitrate, Sodium Chloride, Methylisothiazolinone, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Citric Acid, Magnesium Chloride, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingCocamidopropylamine Oxide
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingGlyceryl Laurate
EmollientEpilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentSodium Chloride
MaskingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
MaskingMenthol
MaskingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingArctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Extract
Skin ConditioningVitex Trifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningBerberis Aquifolium Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Zanthoxyloides Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningWater, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Laurate, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Sodium Chloride, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Menthol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Extract, Vitex Trifolia Extract, Berberis Aquifolium Extract, Zanthoxylum Zanthoxyloides Bark Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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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.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinThis tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
According to the book Journal of Profiles of Drug Substances, tea tree helps in reducing acne-causing bacteria such as Propionibacterium acnes. This is due to the Terpinen components of tea tree oil.
Tea tree may cause sensitivity and irritation for some people. This oil naturally contains fragrance such as linalool and limonene.
However, research shows irritation usually occurs when using pure tea tree oil and not in cosmetic products.
Tea tree oil was found to help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis in one study.
Tea tree oil is toxic when ingested. Another study showed it to caused damage to the nervous system of dogs and cats when applied to their skin or given orally.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilMenthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.
Menthol is known for its cooling sensation; however, the cooling is actually from your skin being sensitized. Menthol can worsen rosacea. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Menthol also has antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about MentholPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPhenoxyethanol 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 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water