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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Betaine
CleansingDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingParfum
Masking
Polyquaternium-10
Amodimethicone
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Coconut Acid
Emollient
PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Limonene
Perfuming
Magnesium Nitrate
Sodium Acetate
BufferingCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Magnesium Chloride
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Coco-Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Chloride, Decyl Glucoside, Parfum, Polyquaternium-10, Amodimethicone, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Hydrogenated Coconut Acid, PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, Sodium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Carbomer, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Sodium Isethionate, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzoic Acid, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Tocopherol, Trideceth-6, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzophenone-4, Limonene, Magnesium Nitrate, Sodium Acetate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Magnesium Chloride, Methylisothiazolinone, BHT, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingDisodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Papaver Somniferum Seed Oil
Emollient
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Polyquaternium-73
Polyquaternium-7
Lauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingSodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate
EmulsifyingCocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Polyester-37
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Papaver Somniferum Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Polyquaternium-73, Polyquaternium-7, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamide Mipa, Decyl Glucoside, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Glycol Distearate, Polyester-37, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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 AcidDecyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant and emulsion stabilizer. It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away. As an emulsion stabilizer, it stabilizes the ingredients in a product by preventing them from separating.
This ingredient is biodegradable and non-toxic. This ingredient is commonly found in baby shampoos.
Decyl Glucoside is sometimes used to stabilize the UV filter Tinosorb.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideGlycol Distearate serves as a pearlizing or opacifying agent in cosmetic products.
It's often included in cleansers and haircare products to give them a lustrous or shimmering appearance.
It is derived from stearic acid, a natural fatty acid commonly found in vegetable oils and animal fats.
Glycol Distearate isn't 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 ParfumSodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateWater. 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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