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Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Polyquaternium-44
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Nitrate
Magnesium Chloride
Tetrasodium EDTA
ChelatingCitric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citral
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil
Limonene
Perfuming
Pinene
Masking
Water, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Panthenol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-44, Ethylhexylglycerin, Magnesium Nitrate, Magnesium Chloride, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Limonene, Pinene
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
CleansingHydroxypropyltrimonium Inulin
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Methyltaurate
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
ChelatingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Gluconate
ChelatingCocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
C13-15 Alkane
SolventPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningDimethylaminopropylamine
Acetic Acid
Buffering3-Hexenol
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingBenzyl Acetate
Masking
Methylbenzyl Acetate
Masking
Isobutyl Methyl Tetrahydropyranol
MaskingCitronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Cinnamal
Perfuming
Cinnamyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
P-Menthan-7-Ol
Masking
Dimethyl Phenylethyl Carbinyl Acetate
Perfuming
Heliotropine
Masking
2-T-Butylcyclohexyl Acetate
Masking
Citronellyl Acetate
MaskingEugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
Masking
Geranyl Acetate
Perfuming
Vanillin
Masking
Delta-Damascone
Masking
Rose Ketone-4
Perfuming
Trimethylbenzenepropanol
Masking
Ethyl 2,2-Dimethylhydrocinnamal
Masking
Cyclamen Aldehyde
Masking
Ethyl Vanillin
MaskingGamma-Decalactone
Perfuming
Ionone
Astringent
Methyl Ionones
MaskingDimethyl Phenethyl Butyrate
Perfuming
Phenylisohexanol
MaskingRaspberry Ketone
Masking
Methyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingCis-3-Hexenyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Dodecahydro-Tetramethylnaphthofuran
Perfuming
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Phenethyl Phenylacetate
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Cosmone
PerfumingMethylcyclopentadecenone
Masking5-Cyclohexadecenone
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Chloride, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Inulin, Sodium Levulinate, Coconut Acid, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate, Glycerin, Sodium Methyltaurate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Gluconate, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Citric Acid, C13-15 Alkane, Panthenol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Dimethylaminopropylamine, Acetic Acid, 3-Hexenol, Linalool, Phenethyl Alcohol, Benzyl Acetate, Methylbenzyl Acetate, Isobutyl Methyl Tetrahydropyranol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalyl Acetate, Cinnamal, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Hydroxycitronellal, P-Menthan-7-Ol, Dimethyl Phenylethyl Carbinyl Acetate, Heliotropine, 2-T-Butylcyclohexyl Acetate, Citronellyl Acetate, Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil, Geranyl Acetate, Vanillin, Delta-Damascone, Rose Ketone-4, Trimethylbenzenepropanol, Ethyl 2,2-Dimethylhydrocinnamal, Cyclamen Aldehyde, Ethyl Vanillin, Gamma-Decalactone, Ionone, Methyl Ionones, Dimethyl Phenethyl Butyrate, Phenylisohexanol, Raspberry Ketone, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Cis-3-Hexenyl Salicylate, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Dodecahydro-Tetramethylnaphthofuran, Isopropyl Myristate, Benzyl Salicylate, Phenethyl Phenylacetate, Benzyl Benzoate, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Cosmone, Methylcyclopentadecenone, 5-Cyclohexadecenone
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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.
Benzyl Benzoate is usually created from the condensation of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. It is used as a preservative, solvent, and has a floral/balsamic scent in large amounts.
As a preservative, Benzyl Benzoate works against bacteria and fungus. It is often used to treat scabies and lice in medicine.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Due to its fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate can be sensitizing and may cause contact dermatitis. It is a known EU allergen. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Benzyl Benzoate can be naturally found in cranberries and peaches.
Learn more about Benzyl BenzoateCitric 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.
Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger.
However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure.
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolParfum 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 ParfumChances 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 ChlorideWater. 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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