What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingAmmonium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Camellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cucumis Sativus Oil
Emollient
Water, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Maltodextrin, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Cucumis Sativus Oil
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Glycolate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentLaureth-4
Emulsifying
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Sorbitol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Glycolate, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Laureth-4, Glycolic Acid, Glycol Distearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Water, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be bad for dry skin, be bad for oily skin, and cause irritation.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Phenoxyethanol 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 Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
