What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
Acrylates Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethanolamine
BufferingOlive Oil PEG-7 Esters
Emollient
Citrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberButeth-3
SolventTributyl Citrate
SolventParfum
Masking
CI 47005
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethanolamine, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Buteth-3, Tributyl Citrate, Parfum, CI 47005
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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 EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol 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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