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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Acrylates Copolymer
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Rice Amino Acids
Skin Conditioning
Pisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningPhosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Pentasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Palmitoyl Dipeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Mannitol
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-7
Arachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Stearyl Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glycol Distearate, Myristic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Rice Amino Acids, Pisum Sativum Extract, Phosphatidylcholine, Ferulic Acid, Pentasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Palmitoyl Dipeptide-12, Mannitol, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Hydroxide, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-7, Arachidyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Coconut Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, 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.
Cocamidopropyl 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 BetaineThis ingredient is derived from guar gum. It is a skin conditioning agent that creates a thin, breathable film to reduce water loss during cleansing.
This leaves the skin feeling soft rather than stripped and also contributes to a creamier lather.
Due to the large molecule size, this ingredient is unlikely to penetrate skin.
Learn more about Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideSodium 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!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
