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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sorbitol
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride
Antimicrobial
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Moroccan Lava Clay
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningMorinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Punica Granatum Fruit Juice
MaskingCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Myristyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Palmitate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbitol, Isododecane, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Citric Acid, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Moroccan Lava Clay, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Juice, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dicetyldimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingLauryl Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Moisturising
Cetearamidoethyldiethonium Succinoyl Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
CleansingHypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingAlgin
Masking
Carrageenan
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Sargassum Filipendula Extract
Skin ProtectingChitosan
Litchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Gelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin ProtectingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Amodimethicone
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-37
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone
Cetrimonium Bromide
Antimicrobial
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingPPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingC11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingSorbitol
Humectant
Acetic Acid
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Acetate
BufferingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Trisodium EDTA
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMethylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Chloride, Parfum, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Lauryl Laurate, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Cetearamidoethyldiethonium Succinoyl Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Algin, Carrageenan, Coco-Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Sargassum Filipendula Extract, Chitosan, Litchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Silk, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-37, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Citric Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone, Cetrimonium Bromide, Trideceth-6, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Xanthan Gum, C11-15 Pareth-7, Sorbitol, Acetic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Acetate, Benzyl Alcohol, Trisodium EDTA, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methylisothiazolinone, Disodium EDTA
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 preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.
It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.
This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCitric 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 AcidDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSodium 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 BenzoateSorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.
Most sorbitol is usually made from potato starch. It is also found in fruits such as apples and pears.
As a humectant, Sorbitol helps draw water to the skin. This helps keep the skin hydrated. Sorbitol also helps create a thicker texture in products. You might find sorbitol in your toothpaste and other gels.
It is a non-irritating ingredient that is great for those with dry skin.
Sorbitol is a prebiotic. It helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria on your skin. The bacteria on your skin form a microbiome. This microbiome helps protect your skin from infection and harmful bacteria.
Learn more about SorbitolWater. 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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