What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ketoconazole 1%
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
BHT
Antioxidant
Blue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantCitric Acid
Buffering
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Hydrochloric Acid
BufferingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolyquaternium-7
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate
CleansingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Tetrasodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingCocamide Methyl Mea
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Trimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate
EmollientGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingAroma
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingHydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Polyquaternium-7
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Myristamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sodium Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
CleansingGlyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Phytosteryl Oleate
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyaspartate
HumectantPiroctone Olamine
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Methyl Alcohol
Solvent
Bisabolol
Masking
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Artemisia Annua Extract
MaskingPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Crataegus Pinnatifida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Phenoxyethanol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Benzoate, Trimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate, Glyceryl Oleate, Coco-Glucoside, Aroma, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-7, Citric Acid, Sodium PCA, Glycerin, Myristamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Glyceryl Behenate, Phytosteryl Oleate, Sodium Polyaspartate, Piroctone Olamine, Propylene Glycol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Methyl Alcohol, Bisabolol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Squalane, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Salicylic Acid, Artemisia Annua Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Crataegus Pinnatifida Fruit Extract, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate
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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.
Citric 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 AcidPolyquaternium-7 is a light to clear colored liquid. It is commonly found in haircare products for its film-forming and anti-static properties.
According to a manufacturer, it is a non-paraben and specially developed for negatively charged surfactant systems. This makes it a great hairstyle holder and helps to improve wet hair detangling without adding buildup.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideSodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying ingredient. It is created from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. SLES is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate. It is much milder and less likely to irritate.
SLES helps create foam in personal products. It also prevents ingredients from separating, helping to elongate the shelf life.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Laureth SulfateWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
