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Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
MaskingHedychium Coronarium Root Extract
MaskingLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Glycine
Buffering
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Histidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Alanine
Masking
Serine
Masking
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingDivinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Quaternium-80
Citric Acid
Buffering
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Sodium Glycolate
BufferingPolyquaternium-10
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
C12-13 Alketh-23
CleansingC12-13 Alketh-3
EmulsifyingXylitol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Aspartic Acid
Masking
PCA
Humectant
Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Chloride
Magnesium Nitrate
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Chloride, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf, Yeast Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Glycine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Arginine, Alanine, Serine, Hyaluronic Acid, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, PEG-150 Distearate, Propylene Glycol, Quaternium-80, Citric Acid, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Glycolate, Polyquaternium-10, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Coco-Glucoside, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, C12-13 Alketh-23, C12-13 Alketh-3, Xylitol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactic Acid, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Magnesium Chloride, Magnesium Nitrate, Methylisothiazolinone, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Parfum, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Disodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate
Emulsifying
Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate
CleansingLauramidopropylamine Oxide
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Methyl Isethionate
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate
CleansingMyristamidopropylamine Oxide
CleansingPolyquaternium-7
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Laurate
CleansingCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 61570
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium PCA, Decyl Glucoside, Disodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate, Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate, Lauramidopropylamine Oxide, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Panthenol, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Lauric Acid, Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate, Myristamidopropylamine Oxide, Polyquaternium-7, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Laurate, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, CI 19140, CI 61570, CI 14700
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 AcidCocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineCoco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away.
This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a surfactant that helps water and oil mix so that dirt, sweat, sebum, and sunscreen can rinse away easily. It's not technically a sulfate, but behaves similarly in formulas.
What it does:
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a strong cleansing surfactant and is much stronger than many mild cleansers. Because it works deeply, it can disrupt the skin's barrier. This can lead to dryness or irritation for those with sensitive skin.
Compared to gentler surfactants, it's effective but more likely to dry or irritate if not balanced with soothing ingredients.
CIR considers sodium α-olefin sulfonates (including C14-16) to be safe for use in rinse-off products when properly formulated. It is poorly absorbed through normal skin but absorption increases if the skin barrier is already damaged.
Learn more about Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateChances 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.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate is a cleansing ingredient. It is a surfactant, meaning it helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants. This helps them be rinsed away easily.
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid. It is naturally occurring in our skin's natural moisturizing factors where it works to maintain hydration.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
This ingredient has skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCATrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it helps prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This prevents unwanted reactions in products. Metal ions can come into a product via the water ingredient. They are found in trace amounts and are not known to be harmful.
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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