What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-46
Isobutane
Propane
Propylene Glycol
HumectantCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingOleth-20
CleansingTocopherol
AntioxidantBenzophenone-4
UV AbsorberPropanediol
SolventPhenylpropanol
MaskingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeTetrasodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-55
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf
MaskingPvp
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCitric Acid
BufferingSilk Amino Acids
HumectantPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOleth-20
CleansingParfum
MaskingGlycereth-2 Cocoate
EmulsifyingIsostearamidopropyl Morpholine Lactate
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeBenzoic Acid
MaskingDisodium EDTA
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinOleth-20 comes from oleyl alcohol. It is an emulsifier that helps reduce surface tension of dirt and pollutants to be washed away.
The 20 stands for the average number of ethylene oxide units.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. 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