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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
MaskingDimethiconol
Emollient
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Cocamide Mea
Emulsifying
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingTriethanolamine
BufferingParfum
Masking
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Climbazole
Antimicrobial
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingMenthol
Masking
Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
CleansingLaureth-23
Cleansing
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Cocamide Methyl Mea
Surfactant
Disodium EDTA
Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialMagnesium Nitrate
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Magnesium Chloride
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Dimethiconol, Salicylic Acid, Cocamide Mea, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Triethanolamine, Parfum, Piroctone Olamine, Climbazole, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Capryloyl Glycine, Menthol, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Laureth-23, Laureth-4, Sodium Benzoate, DMDM Hydantoin, Panthenol, Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Disodium EDTA, Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Magnesium Nitrate, Alcohol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Magnesium Chloride, Methylisothiazolinone
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolChances 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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