What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Urea
Buffering
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Diethanolamine
BufferingCocamide
EmulsifyingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
PEG-4
HumectantGlycol Cetearate
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Sorbitol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Coumarin
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Urea, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Chloride, Diethanolamine, Cocamide, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-4, Glycol Cetearate, Lactic Acid, Parfum, Sorbitol, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerin, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Coumarin, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Citronellol, Benzoic Acid
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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.
Benzyl Salicylate is a solvent and fragrance additive. It is an ester of benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid. This ingredient can be naturally found in some plants and plant extracts.
In fragrances, Benzyl Salicylate may be a solvent or a fragrance component. In synthetic musk scents, it is used as a solvent. For floral fragrances such as lilac and jasmine, it is used as a fragrance component. The natural scent of Benzyl Salicylate is described as "lightly-sweet, slightly balsamic".
While Benzyl Salicylate has been associated with contact dermatitis and allergies, emerging studies show it may not be caused by this ingredient alone.
However, this ingredient is often used with fragrances and other components that may cause allergies. It is still listed as a known allergen in the EU. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Another study from 2021 shows Benzyl Salicylate may have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Benzyl SalicylateLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Urea is also called carbamide and is the diamide of carbonic acid. In cosmetics, urea is used to hydrate the skin. It also provides exfoliation in higher concentrations.
As a humectant, urea helps draw moisture from the air and from deep within the skin. This helps hydrate your skin. Studies show urea is an effective moisturizer for dry skin conditions. 40% urea is typical in medications for treating eczema and other skin conditions.
Urea has the strongest exfoliation effect in concentrations higher than 10%. It is a keratolytic agent, meaning it breaks down the keratin protein in the top layer of skin. This helps remove dead skin cells and flaking skin.
In medicine, urea has been shown to help increase the potency of other ingredients, such as fungal treatments.
Humans and animals use urea to metabolize nitrogen-containing compounds. Urea is highly soluble in water. Once dissolved, it is neither acidic nor alkaline.
Learn more about UreaWater. 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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