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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLaureth-2
CleansingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyquaternium-7
Parfum
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betainamide Mea Chloride
Cleansing
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAngelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Rugosa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Etidronic Acid
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Chloride
AntimicrobialMethylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Magnesium Chloride
Magnesium Nitrate
Hexamidine Diisethionate
Emollient
Polygonum Multiflorum Adventitious Root
Skin ConditioningAloe Andongensis Leaf Extract
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Water, Laureth-2, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyquaternium-7, Parfum, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betainamide Mea Chloride, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Angelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract, Rosa Rugosa Flower Extract, Benzyl Benzoate, Etidronic Acid, Citric Acid, CI 77891, Zinc Chloride, Methylisothiazolinone, Magnesium Chloride, Magnesium Nitrate, Hexamidine Diisethionate, Polygonum Multiflorum Adventitious Root, Aloe Andongensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate
CleansingPolyquaternium-70
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate
CleansingPolyquaternium-7
Polyquaternium-10
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Limonene
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Chloride, Polysorbate 20, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate, Polyquaternium-70, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-10, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Glycol Distearate, Dipropylene Glycol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Limonene, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken, emulsify, and improve the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize oil-in-water emulsions to give products an elegant feel when applied.
It can also form a thin protective film on skin. One study found that a formula using this polymer helped slow down how quickly other ingredients (like DEET) were absorbed through skin.
A 2024 study of over 1,300 patients confirmed that sensitization to this ingredient is rare. It is also non-mutagenic and has a clean track record.
Learn more about Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerCitric 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 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 GlycerinParfum 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 ParfumPolyquaternium-7 is a light to clear colored liquid. It is commonly found in haircare products for its film-forming and anti-static properties.
According to a manufacturer, it is a non-paraben and specially developed for negatively charged surfactant systems. This makes it a great hairstyle holder and helps to improve wet hair detangling without adding buildup.
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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