What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamide DEA
Emulsifying
PEG-400
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-200
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Cetylpyridinium Chloride
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Laureth-2
CleansingMethylparaben
Preservative
Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingParfum
Masking
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
PEG-90 Glyceryl Isostearate
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Propylene Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide DEA, PEG-400, PEG-200, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Cetylpyridinium Chloride, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Ethylparaben, Glycerin, Laureth-2, Methylparaben, Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract, Parfum, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, PEG-90 Glyceryl Isostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPEG-90 Glyceryl Isostearate
Cleansing
Mannitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Laureth-2
CleansingRhamnose
HumectantFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
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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.
Laureth-2 is a synthetic surfactant that has cleansing and emulsifying properties. It is commonly used to blend oil and water, help improve cleansing, and add foam.
Like other surfactants, laureth-2 works by reducing surface tension to help dirt, sebum, and other impurities be washed away easily.
This ingredient has low risk of irritation when properly formulated. However, some individuals with sensitive skin may still experience mild irritation.
Learn more about Laureth-2Peg-90 Glyceryl Isostearate is a surfactant made by reacting glycerin with isostearic acid and then attaching 90 ethylene oxide units. This gives the molecule a water-loving tail.
This dual water-oil loving structure gives this ingredient several properties; it is a:
Due to its large molecular size, it sits on the surface of skin rather than penetrating (also why it's pretty tolerable).
Leave-on product usage ranges between 1-5% while shaving gels can go up to 10%.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe due to the isostearic acid base.
Learn more about PEG-90 Glyceryl IsostearateWater. 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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