What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Cocamide DEA
Emulsifying
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-10
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Silicone Quaternium-22
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningPPG-3 Myristyl Ether
EmollientCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Acetyl Tyrosine
Skin ConditioningSodium Carbonate
BufferingPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Pantothenate
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetate
BufferingSodium Chloride
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Ornithine Hcl
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Polyquaternium-11
Citrulline
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Glucosamine Hcl
Disodium Succinate
MaskingArctium Majus Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamide DEA, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Hexylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Benzoate, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Silicone Quaternium-22, Alcohol, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Pyridoxine Hcl, PPG-3 Myristyl Ether, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Zinc PCA, Arginine, Acetyl Tyrosine, Sodium Carbonate, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Calcium Pantothenate, Zinc Gluconate, Sodium Acetate, Sodium Chloride, Niacinamide, Ornithine Hcl, Isopropyl Alcohol, Polyquaternium-11, Citrulline, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Glucosamine Hcl, Disodium Succinate, Arctium Majus Root Extract, Tocopherol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Biotin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Ketoconazole 1%
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
BHT
Antioxidant
Blue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantCitric Acid
Buffering
Cocamide Mea
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Hydrochloric Acid
BufferingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolyquaternium-7
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate
Cleansing
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Tetrasodium EDTA
Water
Skin Conditioning
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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.
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidParfum 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 ParfumChances 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 ChlorideSodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying ingredient. It is created from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. SLES is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate. It is much milder and less likely to irritate.
SLES helps create foam in personal products. It also prevents ingredients from separating, helping to elongate the shelf life.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Laureth SulfateWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
