What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Sodium Trideceth Sulfate
Cleansing
Acrylates Copolymer
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingCocamide Mea
EmulsifyingTriethanolamine
BufferingSteareth-4
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
PEG/PPG-14/4 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCalcium Pantothenate
Citronellol
Perfuming
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Glycolate
BufferingLinalool
Perfuming
Urea
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Magnesium Lactate
BufferingPapain
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Lactate
BufferingAlanine
MaskingMagnesium Chloride
Proline
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingWater, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Citric Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Cocamide Mea, Triethanolamine, Steareth-4, Potassium Sorbate, PEG/PPG-14/4 Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Maltodextrin, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Calcium Pantothenate, Citronellol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Glycolate, Linalool, Urea, Caprylyl Glycol, Magnesium Lactate, Papain, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Lactate, Alanine, Magnesium Chloride, Proline, Serine, Sodium Citrate
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Lauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Sucrose
Humectant
Citrus Medica Vulgaris Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSilybum Marianum Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceteth-20
CleansingSodium PCA
Humectant
Algae Extract
Emollient
Polyquaternium-10
Sodium Lactate
BufferingPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
Methyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Butylene Glycol, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Glycerin, Sucrose, Citrus Medica Vulgaris Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Silybum Marianum Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Caffeine, Cholesterol, Ceteth-20, Sodium PCA, Algae Extract, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Lactate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Sodium Chloride, Lauric Acid, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, CI 77891
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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.
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.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinGlycol Distearate serves as a pearlizing or opacifying agent in cosmetic products.
It's often included in cleansers and haircare products to give them a lustrous or shimmering appearance.
It is derived from stearic acid, a natural fatty acid commonly found in vegetable oils and animal fats.
Glycol Distearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Glycol DistearateLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateChances 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.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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
