What's inside
What's inside
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Acrylates Crosspolymer-4
Emulsion StabilisingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Polyquaternium-10
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Propanediol, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Aminomethyl Propanol, Glycol Distearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Cetrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Stearalkonium Chloride
Preservative
Heptyl Undecylenate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydroxypropylgluconamide
HumectantHydroxypropylammonium Gluconate
HumectantAspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Rice Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Propanediol, Stearalkonium Chloride, Heptyl Undecylenate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Aspergillus Ferment, Arginine, Rice Amino Acids, Persea Gratissima Oil, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Cetrimonium Chloride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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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