What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Polyquaternium-10
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citronellol
Perfuming
CI 42053
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Citric Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Hexylene Glycol, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate, Salicylic Acid, Polyquaternium-10, Panthenol, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Alcohol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, CI 42053, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantIsostearamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Sodium Laureth-6 Carboxylate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamide Methyl Mea
Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate
CleansingIsostearoyl Hydrolyzed Silk
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Silk
Skin ConditioningSaxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningPolianthes Tuberosa Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate
MoisturisingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil PCA Isostearate
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-52
Polyquaternium-10
Laureth-16
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Malic Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Dipropylene Glycol, Isostearamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Laureth-6 Carboxylate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate, Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Silk, Squalane, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Silk, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate, Polianthes Tuberosa Polysaccharide, Isostearic Acid, PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil PCA Isostearate, Polyquaternium-52, Polyquaternium-10, Laureth-16, Sodium Chloride, Malic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzyl Benzoate is usually created from the condensation of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. It is used as a preservative, solvent, and has a floral/balsamic scent in large amounts.
As a preservative, Benzyl Benzoate works against bacteria and fungus. It is often used to treat scabies and lice in medicine.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Due to its fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate can be sensitizing and may cause contact dermatitis. It is a known EU allergen. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Benzyl Benzoate can be naturally found in cranberries and peaches.
Learn more about Benzyl BenzoateCocamidopropyl 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 BetaineGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLimonene 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 LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum 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 ParfumPolyquaternium-10 is an ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose. It is a white and granular powder used as a film-former and anti-static agent.
This ingredient is commonly found in hair conditioning products. According to a manufacturer, its positive charge makes it great for absorbing hair proteins. The manufacturer also states this ingredient helps with curl retention.
For haircare friends: this ingredient is not a silicone.
Learn more about Polyquaternium-10Chances 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 ChlorideSodium 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 Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying ingredient. It is created from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. SLES is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate. It is much milder and less likely to irritate.
SLES helps create foam in personal products. It also prevents ingredients from separating, helping to elongate the shelf life.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Laureth SulfateWater. 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!
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