What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate
EmulsifyingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingSodium Lactate
BufferingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethylene Glycol
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Water, Sodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Cocamide Mea, Sodium Lactate, Salicylic Acid, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Triethylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Kaolin
Abrasive
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingCoco-Betaine
CleansingParfum
Masking
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyquaternium-7
Polyglycerin-10
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Menthol
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dextrin
AbsorbentWater, Sorbitol, Lauric Acid, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycol Distearate, Palmitic Acid, Kaolin, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Coco-Betaine, Parfum, Charcoal Powder, Sodium Chloride, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-7, Polyglycerin-10, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Menthol, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Dextrin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium 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 EDTAPhenoxyethanol 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.
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!
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