What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantAcetyl Heptapeptide-4
HumectantDextran
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8
Skin ConditioningLevulinic Acid
PerfumingSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeButylene Glycol
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Benzoate
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTetrasodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Carbomer, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Dextran, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Levulinic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Laureth Sulfate
CleansingMethylpropanediol
SolventDisodium EDTA
Lactic Acid
BufferingZinc Sulfate
AntimicrobialSodium Chloride
MaskingCopper Sulfate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeXylitol
HumectantFructooligosaccharides
HumectantMannitol
HumectantRhamnose
HumectantPropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
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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.
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 SorbateChances 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.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWe don't have a description for Sodium Cocoamphoacetate yet.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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!
Learn more about Water