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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Maltooligosyl Glucoside
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sunfloweroyl Methylglucamide
CleansingSorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-47
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Polyaspartate
HumectantSorbeth-230 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glycol Distearate, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Coco-Glucoside, Maltooligosyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Behenyl Alcohol, Sunfloweroyl Methylglucamide, Sorbitan Laurate, Polyquaternium-47, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Polyaspartate, Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Citronellol
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Phenethyl Benzoate
Emollient
Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate
CleansingCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Sodium Methyl Isethionate
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Lauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Polyquaternium-7
Citric Acid
Buffering
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningSodium Isethionate
CleansingAmodimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer
Olea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate
CleansingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Laurate
CleansingTrideceth-5
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantCI 60725
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 61570
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Coco-Glucoside, Parfum, Glyceryl Oleate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Panthenol, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenethyl Benzoate, Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate, Coconut Acid, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Benzoate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Lauryl Alcohol, Lauric Acid, Polyquaternium-7, Citric Acid, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Isethionate, Amodimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Laurate, Trideceth-5, Glyceryl Stearate, Limonene, CI 60730, CI 60725, CI 19140, CI 61570
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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.
Coco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away.
This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideGlycol Distearate is an emulsifier and emollient that adds a "pearly" appearance to formulations.
That lustrous look you see in many shampoos is due to this ingredient: when cooled, it crystallizes into small platelets that reflect light to give products that rich, shimmering look.
This ingredient is considered safe at present practices of use and concentration and repeated insult patch test with 50% Glycol Distearate on 125 subjects found no evidence of skin irritation, hypersensitivity, or acute toxicity.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.1-10%.
Because it's an ester of stearic acid, it falls into the range that Malassezia likes to metabolize. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Glycol DistearateLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneParfum 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 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 BenzoateSodium 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 HydroxideSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate is a cleansing ingredient. It is a surfactant, meaning it helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants. This helps them be rinsed away easily.
Water. 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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