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What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Hydroxypropylgluconamide
HumectantHydroxypropylammonium Gluconate
HumectantHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningUrtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEquisetum Arvense Leaf Extract
AstringentGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Parfum, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
PEG-7 Olivate
EmulsifyingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Oat Flour
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Yucca Schidigera Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
CleansingUrtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract
AstringentTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-7 Olivate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Tetrasodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Oat Flour, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Yucca Schidigera Leaf/Root/Stem Extract, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 60, Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCocamidopropyl 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 BetaineWe don't have a description for Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract yet.
This ingredient is derived from guar gum. It is a skin conditioning agent that creates a thin, breathable film to reduce water loss during cleansing.
This leaves the skin feeling soft rather than stripped and also contributes to a creamier lather.
Due to the large molecule size, this ingredient is unlikely to penetrate skin.
Learn more about Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
We don't have a description for Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract yet.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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