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What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingAcrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Potassium Laureth Phosphate
EmulsifyingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPolyquaternium-7
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Methyltaurate
Skin ConditioningSodium Sarcosinate
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Potassium Laureth Phosphate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Sodium Citrate, Polyquaternium-7, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Glucoside, Bisabolol, Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Methyltaurate, Sodium Sarcosinate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Water
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantAcrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Potassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingLauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Erythritol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
C12-13 Alketh-9
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Chloride
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Glycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantQuaternium-73
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
CI 42100
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Potassium Cocoate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Phenoxyethanol, Erythritol, Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, C12-13 Alketh-9, Parfum, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Glycosyl Trehalose, Dipropylene Glycol, Quaternium-73, Caramel, Hydroxyacetophenone, Salicylic Acid, Allantoin, Lactobionic Acid, Lactic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, CI 19140, Centella Asiatica Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, CI 42100, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
We don't have a description for Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer yet.
Betaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. Itβs known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration.
Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte.
Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even.
Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability.
Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
Though naturally occuring in Norwegian spruce needles, this ingredient is usually synthetically created.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing. Recent research also suggests it may have skin-brightening effects through tyrosinase inhibition.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenonePhenoxyethanol 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.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt. This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWe don't have a description for Sodium Lauroamphoacetate yet.
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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