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Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocamide Dipa
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-70
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Tilia Tomentosa Bud Extract
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingPalmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingDiethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin Protecting
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Laureth-10
EmulsifyingCocamide Mea
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
PEG-20 Glyceryl Laurate
EmulsifyingAcrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tetrasodium EDTA
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Cocamide Dipa, Polyquaternium-70, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tilia Tomentosa Bud Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Retinyl Palmitate, Glycol Distearate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Laureth-10, Cocamide Mea, Polysorbate 20, PEG-20 Glyceryl Laurate, Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer, Linoleic Acid, Parfum, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningLauroyl Sarcosine
CleansingTriethanolamine
BufferingPalm Kernelamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingCocamide Methyl Mea
Surfactant
Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate
CleansingCocamide Mea
Emulsifying
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Angelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Dianthus Longicalyx Seed Extract
Emulsion StabilisingRubus Idaeus Extract
Skin ProtectingOryza Sativa Germ Oil
Emollient
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentCamellia Japonica Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
MaskingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-7
Polyquaternium-10
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
Solvent
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Lauroyl Sarcosine, Triethanolamine, Palm Kernelamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate, Cocamide Mea, Glycol Distearate, Angelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Oryza Sativa Extract, Dianthus Longicalyx Seed Extract, Rubus Idaeus Extract, Oryza Sativa Germ Oil, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Camellia Japonica Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Citric Acid, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Chloride, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-10, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Propanediol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Caramel
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger.
However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure.
Learn more about Citric AcidThis ingredient is made by combining the fatty acids from coconut oil with monoethanolamine. It is an emulsifier that helps boost foam, thicken texture, and help keep ingredients together in a formula.
Glycol Distearate is an emulsifier and emollient that adds a "pearly" appearance to formulations.
That lustrous look you see in many shampoos is due to this ingredient: when cooled, it crystallizes into small platelets that reflect light to give products that rich, shimmering look.
This ingredient is considered safe at present practices of use and concentration and repeated insult patch test with 50% Glycol Distearate on 125 subjects found no evidence of skin irritation, hypersensitivity, or acute toxicity.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.1-10%.
Because it's an ester of stearic acid, it falls into the range that Malassezia likes to metabolize. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Glycol DistearateParfum 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 ParfumSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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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