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What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-37
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ceteareth-20
CleansingCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
Emollient
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Coumarin
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Phospholipids, Polyquaternium-37, Glycine Soja Oil, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Phenoxyethanol, Ceteareth-20, Cetrimonium Chloride, Parfum, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene, Glycolipids, Sorbitan Oleate, Benzyl Benzoate, Citric Acid, Glycine Soja Sterols, Coumarin, Linalool, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Starch
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Polyquaternium-10
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingRosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPiper Nigrum Fruit Oil
Masking
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Limonene
Perfuming
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSalvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicLinalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxypropyl Starch, Phenoxyethanol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Limonene, Sodium Chloride, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citronellol, Biotin, Linalool, Geraniol, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citral
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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.
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.
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 AcidEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolPhenoxyethanol 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!
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