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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Coco-Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-10
Sodium Acetate
BufferingIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Decyl Glucoside, Coco-Glucoside, Coco-Betaine, Glycerin, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Panthenol, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Acetate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Citronellol, Coumarin, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingMethyl Soyate
EmollientBabassuamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Cocamide Mipa
Emulsifying
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLauric Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientLactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Laurate
CleansingMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Acetyl Carnitine Hcl
Skin ConditioningSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningMalt Extract
Skin ProtectingAdenosine Phosphate
Skin ConditioningCreatine
Skin ConditioningFaex Extract
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone PEG-8 Polyacrylate
Surfactant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Chloride, Methyl Soyate, Babassuamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamide Mipa, Glycol Distearate, Propanediol, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract, Lauric Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Lactic Acid, Sodium Laurate, Methyl Trimethicone, Arginine, Salicylic Acid, Acetyl Carnitine Hcl, Sodium Gluconate, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Malt Extract, Adenosine Phosphate, Creatine, Faex Extract, Caffeine, Dimethicone PEG-8 Polyacrylate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Parfum, Linalool, Eugenol, Geraniol, Citronellol, Citral, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolGeraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolThis 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 ChlorideParfum 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 ParfumChances 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!
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