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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Citric Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzoic Acid
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Propanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Panthenol, Betaine, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingParfum
Masking
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Citrate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Citrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Canola Oil
Emollient
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Decyl Glucoside, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Parfum, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Coconut Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Hexyl Cinnamal, Panthenol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Hydroxycitronellal, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Canola Oil, Ascorbic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCitric 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 AcidEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolParfum 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 ParfumThis gentle cleansing and foaming ingredient is known for leaving a smooth feeling in skin and hair. It is made using coconut oil.
According to the manufacturer, it is soluble in water and has resistance to hard water, acid, and alkali.
Due to its coconut base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateWater. 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!
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