What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOleyl Erucate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hazelnut Protein
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteth-20 Phosphate
CleansingSteareth-10
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSafflower Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
Emulsifying
Cholesterol
Emollient
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Dicetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Oleyl Erucate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Hydrolyzed Hazelnut Protein, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteth-20 Phosphate, Steareth-10, Sorbitan Stearate, Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Safflower Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Cholesterol, Bisabolol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Dicetyl Phosphate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose Gum, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzoic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Mica
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate
Cleansing
Magnesium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Magnesium Laureth-8 Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Oleth Sulfate
Cleansing
Magnesium Oleth Sulfate
Cleansing
Galactaric Acid
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Propylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate, Magnesium Laureth Sulfate, Magnesium Laureth-8 Sulfate, Sodium Oleth Sulfate, Magnesium Oleth Sulfate, Galactaric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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