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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Pyrithione 1%
Antiseborrhoeic
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Allium Sativum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Foeniculum Vulgare Oil
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Mentha Citrata Oil
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Vanillin
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingSqualane
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Yeast Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Octenidine Hcl
AntimicrobialSodium Polynaphthalenesulfonate
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHexamidine Diisethionate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCoconut Alcohol
Emollient
Raphanus Sativus Root Extract
AstringentArginine
Masking
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Polyquaternium-73
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Linalool
Perfuming
Zinc Pyrithione 1%, Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Acrylates Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Stearyl Alcohol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Allium Sativum Bulb Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Foeniculum Vulgare Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Mentha Citrata Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Vanillin, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Squalane, Caprylyl Glycol, Yeast Ferment Extract, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Sodium Isethionate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Octenidine Hcl, Sodium Polynaphthalenesulfonate, Xanthan Gum, Hexamidine Diisethionate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Coconut Alcohol, Raphanus Sativus Root Extract, Arginine, Glycolic Acid, Polyquaternium-73, Pentylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingPEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPEG-75 Lanolin
Emollient
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Sodium Chloride, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Parfum, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, PEG-75 Lanolin, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Limonene
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 AcidThis 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 ChloridePotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateChances 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 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
