What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Taurine Cocoyl Methyltaurate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
PEG-2 Laurate
Emulsifying
Zinc Chloride
AntimicrobialGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Polyquaternium-39
Ovarian Extract
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantQuinic Acid
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
PPG-70 Polyglyceryl-10 Ether
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Taurine Cocoyl Methyltaurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Distearate, PEG-2 Laurate, Zinc Chloride, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Arginine, Polyquaternium-39, Ovarian Extract, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Quinic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, PPG-70 Polyglyceryl-10 Ether, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Benzoate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Parfum, CI 16035
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Amodimethicone
Menthol
Masking
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentLinalool
Perfuming
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate
EmollientSodium Citrate
BufferingMannitol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Polyquaternium-11
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
C12-15 Pareth-3
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Steartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenophora Stricta Root Extract
HumectantCyclodextrin
AbsorbentScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentAspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantCodonopsis Tangshen Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningScrophularia Nodosa Extract
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Dimethicone, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate, Lauric Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocamide Mea, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Salicylate, Sodium Chloride, Trihydroxystearin, Amodimethicone, Menthol, Malt Extract, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Zea Mays Starch, Linalool, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate, Sodium Citrate, Mannitol, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Eugenol, Polyquaternium-11, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, C12-15 Pareth-3, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Steartrimonium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenophora Stricta Root Extract, Cyclodextrin, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Aspergillus Ferment, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Codonopsis Tangshen Root Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Scrophularia Nodosa Extract, Alcohol Denat.
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCocamidopropyl 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 BetaineDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAThis ingredient is derived from guar gum.
It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
Parfum 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying ingredient. It is created from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. SLES is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate. It is much milder and less likely to irritate.
SLES helps create foam in personal products. It also prevents ingredients from separating, helping to elongate the shelf life.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Laureth SulfateWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
