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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Cocamide Methyl Mea
Surfactant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
MaskingParfum
Masking
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate
Surfactant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Castoryl Maleate
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
CleansingMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Trideceth-10
CleansingTrideceth-3
EmulsifyingPPG-28-Buteth-35
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Phyllacantha Fibrosa Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Pearl
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Glycol Distearate, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Chloride, Parfum, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Lecithin, PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Castoryl Maleate, Sodium Benzoate, Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Mica, CI 77891, Benzyl Alcohol, Trideceth-10, Trideceth-3, PPG-28-Buteth-35, Chlorphenesin, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Phyllacantha Fibrosa Extract, Hydrolyzed Pearl, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCocamide Mea
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Xylenesulfonate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Histidine
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Polyquaternium-10
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
CleansingTetrasodium EDTA
Laureth-23
Cleansing
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Cocamide Mea, Parfum, Hydrolyzed Silk, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Sodium Xylenesulfonate, Sodium Benzoate, Dimethiconol, Histidine, Citric Acid, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Salicylate, Sodium Citrate, Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Laureth-23
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineDimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
Parfum 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 C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a surfactant that helps water and oil mix so that dirt, sweat, sebum, and sunscreen can rinse away easily. It's not technically a sulfate, but behaves similarly in formulas.
What it does:
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a strong cleansing surfactant and is much stronger than many mild cleansers. Because it works deeply, it can disrupt the skin's barrier. This can lead to dryness or irritation for those with sensitive skin.
Compared to gentler surfactants, it's effective but more likely to dry or irritate if not balanced with soothing ingredients.
CIR considers sodium α-olefin sulfonates (including C14-16) to be safe for use in rinse-off products when properly formulated. It is poorly absorbed through normal skin but absorption increases if the skin barrier is already damaged.
Learn more about Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateChances 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 ChlorideWe don't have a description for Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate yet.
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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