What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
CleansingSodium Lauryl Sulfate
CleansingLactic Acid
BufferingGlycol Distearate
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientBetaine
HumectantParfum
MaskingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingCocamide Mea
EmulsifyingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Glycine
BufferingMalic Acid
BufferingPPG-9
Skin ConditioningSuccinic Acid
BufferingStearoxypropyl Dimethylamine
Solvent Yellow 33
C14-28 Isoalkyl Acid
Glycerin
HumectantHydrolyzed Keratin
HumectantCrocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingC14-28 Alkyl Acid
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPropylene Glycol
HumectantStearyl Alcohol
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingVitis Vinifera Juice Extract
AntioxidantCI 60725
Cosmetic ColorantChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientAlcohol
AntimicrobialPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
AntimicrobialMethylchloroisothiazolinone
PreservativeMethylisothiazolinone
PreservativeWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Lactic Acid, Glycol Distearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Betaine, Parfum, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide Mea, Benzyl Alcohol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Glycine, Malic Acid, PPG-9, Succinic Acid, Stearoxypropyl Dimethylamine, Solvent Yellow 33, C14-28 Isoalkyl Acid, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, C14-28 Alkyl Acid, Sodium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Stearyl Alcohol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Vitis Vinifera Juice Extract, CI 60725, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Alcohol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingParfum
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingCoconut Acid
CleansingSodium Benzoate
MaskingPPG-9
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-10
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSea Salt
AbrasiveHydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientHydrolyzed Keratin
HumectantHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingWater, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Chloride, Parfum, Citric Acid, Coconut Acid, Sodium Benzoate, PPG-9, Polyquaternium-10, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Sea Salt, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
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 BetaineHydrolyzed Keratin is derived from keratin. Keratin is a large protein that is naturally found in our hair and skin.
Studies show keratin is able to seal broken hair cuticles, helping to prevent split ends and breakage.
As a humectant, hydrolyzed keratin helps draw moisture from the air to your hair and skin. This helps keep your skin and hair hydrated.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed KeratinParfum 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 ParfumWe don't have a description for PPG-9 yet.
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