Nature Republic Argan Essential Deep Care Shampoo Versus Skinfood Acorn Pore Peptide Pad
Updated on February 27, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Nature Republic Argan Essential Deep Care Shampoo 36 ingredients
Skinfood Acorn Pore Peptide Pad 45 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Nature Republic Argan Essential Deep Care Shampoo 36 ingredients
Skinfood Acorn Pore Peptide Pad 45 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate
CleansingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Cocamide Methyl Mea
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-10
Parfum
Masking
PPG-3 Myristyl Ether
EmollientPentasodium Pentetate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPCA
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Creatine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningFreesia Refracta Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate, Propylene Glycol, Cocamide Methyl Mea, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, PEG-150 Distearate, Polyquaternium-10, Parfum, PPG-3 Myristyl Ether, Pentasodium Pentetate, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, PCA, Betaine, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Chloride, Creatine, Arginine, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningQuercus Acutissima Fruit Extract 10%
AstringentPropanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTromethamine
BufferingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingEnantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Dextrin
AbsorbentBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Sprout Extract
Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Quercus Acutissima Fruit Extract 10%, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Alcohol, Gluconolactone, Sodium Citrate, Tromethamine, Hydroxyacetophenone, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Allantoin, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Sodium Phytate, Dextrin, Beta-Glucan, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Sprout Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Oleanolic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolWater. 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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