What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-10
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Zinc
Antioxidant
Zinc Pyrithione
Antiseborrhoeic
Dimethicone
Emollient
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Magnesium Nitrate
Magnesium Chloride
Acrylates Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Parfum
Masking
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Bisabolol
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol
Preservative
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Extract
Antioxidant
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide Mea, Polyquaternium-10, Glycol Distearate, Zinc, Zinc Pyrithione, Dimethicone, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Magnesium Nitrate, Magnesium Chloride, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Parfum, DMDM Hydantoin, Bisabolol, Niacinamide, 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Panax Ginseng Extract
Zinc Pyrithione 1%
Antiseborrhoeic
Menthol
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningSodium Alum
AstringentSodium Benzoate
Masking
Tea-Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingMagnesium Carbonate Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Xylenesulfonate
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Zinc Carbonate
Polyquaternium-76
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Chloride
Masking
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Dimethicone
Emollient
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Pyrithione 1%, Menthol, Water, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Alum, Sodium Benzoate, Tea-Laureth Sulfate, Stearyl Alcohol, Cocamide Mea, Magnesium Carbonate Hydroxide, Sodium Xylenesulfonate, Cetyl Alcohol, Zinc Carbonate, Polyquaternium-76, Glycol Distearate, Mentha Piperita Oil, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Parfum, CI 19140, Sodium Chloride, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Dimethicone, CI 42090
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
We don't have a description for Cocamide Mea yet.
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 BetaineDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycol 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 DistearateMCI is a preservative and known skin-irritant. It has anti-bacteria anti-fungal properties.
Studies spanning several decades have shown this ingredient to cause skin irritation and allergies.
MCI is commonly combined with methylisothiazolinone (MI). Other names for this mixture include Kathon CG and Euxyl K 100.
The use of this ingredient varies around the world:
Learn more about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneParfum 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 ParfumChances 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 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterZinc Pyrithione is a preservative. It inhibits the multiplying of fungal and bacterial cells.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in Malassezia treatments. In the US, this ingredient is most common in anti-dandruff shampoos. However, the European Union has prohibited the use of this ingredient starting in 2022.
