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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Water
MaskingCymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-55
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingPolysorbate 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 Water, 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 ConditioningPolyimide-1
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyquaternium-68
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Tetrasodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Pinaster Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Polyimide-1, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-68, Cetrimonium Chloride, Polysorbate 20, Parfum, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citral, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Phenoxyethanol 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 made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 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. Stay hydrated!
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