What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCocamide Mipa
Emulsifying
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Milk Protein
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Amodimethicone
Silicone Quaternium-18
Emollient
Quaternium-95
UV AbsorberSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-10
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamide Mipa, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Glycol Distearate, Glycerin, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Biotin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Jojoba Esters, Hydrolyzed Milk Protein, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Silicone Quaternium-18, Quaternium-95, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Trideceth-6, Trideceth-12, Polysorbate 20, Polyquaternium-10, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Phyllostachys Nigra Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
Humectant
Lauryl Methyl Gluceth-10 Hydroxypropyldimonium Chloride
Amodimethicone/Morpholinomethyl Silsesquioxane Copolymer
Sodium Chloride
MaskingTrideceth-5
EmulsifyingDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
Quaternium-95
UV AbsorberPPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
CI 47005
Cosmetic ColorantCI 61570
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Glycerin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Phyllostachys Nigra Leaf Extract, Glycol Distearate, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium PCA, Lauryl Methyl Gluceth-10 Hydroxypropyldimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone/Morpholinomethyl Silsesquioxane Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Trideceth-5, Dehydroacetic Acid, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Quaternium-95, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, Propanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzoic Acid, Lactic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, CI 47005, CI 61570, CI 42090
Reviews
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is a cleansing agent, surfactant, and foam booster. It considered an alternative to traditional sulfates (Sulfosuccinate) and is allowed in "sulfate-free" products.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient is mild and can be used in baby and bath options.
Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinGlycol Distearate is an emulsifier and emollient that adds a "pearly" appearance to formulations.
That lustrous look you see in many shampoos is due to this ingredient: when cooled, it crystallizes into small platelets that reflect light to give products that rich, shimmering look.
This ingredient is considered safe at present practices of use and concentration and repeated insult patch test with 50% Glycol Distearate on 125 subjects found no evidence of skin irritation, hypersensitivity, or acute toxicity.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.1-10%.
Because it's an ester of stearic acid, it falls into the range that Malassezia likes to metabolize. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Glycol DistearateParfum 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 ParfumPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamatePhenoxyethanol 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.
Potassium 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 SorbatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWe don't have a description for Quaternium-95 yet.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate is an organic salt with a naturally sweet odor. It is an alternative to traditional sulfates and is commonly found in "sulfate-free" products.
In cosmetics, this ingredient is used to increase the volume of foam, emulsify ingredients, and as a cleansing agent.
As a cleansing agent, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate helps reduce the surface tension of dirt, oil, and other pollutants so they can be rinsed away easily.
Cosmetic Ingredient Review found this ingredient to irritate the eyes and skin in concentrations of 0.18% and 0.7%.
Learn more about Sodium Lauryl SulfoacetateWater. 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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