What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate
EmulsifyingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingAcrylates Copolymer
Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicPiroctone Olamine
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingSilicone Quaternium-16
Skin Conditioning
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingBehentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylamide Copolymer
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingUndeceth-11
EmollientPEG-45m
HumectantMica
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTriethylene Glycol
Masking
BHT
Antioxidant
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyquaternium-28
Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
CleansingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Undeceth-5
EmulsifyingPPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
Emulsifying
Butyloctanol
HumectantParfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 14720
Cosmetic ColorantCI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Dimethiconol, Propylene Glycol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Acrylates Copolymer, Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Biotin, Piroctone Olamine, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Silicone Quaternium-16, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Behentrimonium Chloride, Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylamide Copolymer, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Phenyl Trimethicone, Carbomer, Undeceth-11, PEG-45m, Mica, Sodium Hydroxide, Triethylene Glycol, BHT, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Benzophenone-4, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-28, Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Titanium Dioxide, Undeceth-5, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, Butyloctanol, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, CI 14720, CI 60730
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Coco-Betaine
Cleansing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
MaskingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningQuaternium-33
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Polyquaternium-7
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Oleamide
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSerine
Masking
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Glyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Glyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Coco-Betaine, Dimethicone, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Chloride, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Quaternium-33, Sodium Benzoate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Sodium Hydroxide, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Arginine, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Salicylic Acid, Polyquaternium-7, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Oleamide, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Carbomer, Serine, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Glutamic Acid, Hexyl Cinnamal, Glyceryl Linoleate, Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Carbomer is a high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerCitric 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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidThis 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 ChlorideParfum 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 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!
Learn more about Water
