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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf
Skin ConditioningCymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-55
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Isostearamidopropyl Morpholine Lactate
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzoic Acid
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Polydiallyl Phthalate
Water, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Polyquaternium-55, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Polysorbate 20, Isostearamidopropyl Morpholine Lactate, Hydrolyzed Silk, Pvp, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Polydiallyl Phthalate
Water
Skin ConditioningButane
Isobutane
Propane
Vp/Va Copolymer
Parfum
Masking
Polyquaternium-16
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cocamidopropylamine Oxide
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
Sodium Laureth-40 Sulfate
Cleansing
Water, Butane, Isobutane, Propane, Vp/Va Copolymer, Parfum, Polyquaternium-16, Polysorbate 20, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Dipropylene Glycol, Panthenol, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Limonene, Sodium Laureth-40 Sulfate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin 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.
Polysorbate 20 is a gentle, water-soluble emulsifier and mild surfactant. It stops oil and water from separating to keep your formulas blended and stable.
It also acts as a mild penetration enhancer by helping active ingredients absorb slightly better.
The common safety discussion around this ingredient involves a manufacturing byproduct called 1,4-dioxane.
Trace amounts can form during production but the EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has concluded that levels at/below 10 ppm in finished products are safe (commercial products consistently fall within acceptable margins).
True allergic reactions are uncommon and the CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be safe as used in cosmetics.
Because it is derived from lauric acid, it may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Water. 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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