What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingParfum
Masking
Cocamide Mipa
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
Polyquaternium-7
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Parfum, Cocamide Mipa, Phenoxyethanol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, PEG-150 Distearate, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Polyquaternium-7, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Panthenol, Lauric Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Benzyl Salicylate
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamide Mipa
Emulsifying
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingPropoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
Polyquaternium-7
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamide Mipa, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Polyquaternium-7, Glycol Distearate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Persea Gratissima Oil, Parfum, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Panthenol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone
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 Cocamide Mipa yet.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is a synthetic cleansing agent, though it is derived from coconut oil.
It is used to enhance the texture of products by boosting lather and thickening the texture. As a cleanser, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is mild.
This ingredient is derived from guar gum. It is a skin conditioning agent that creates a thin, breathable film to reduce water loss during cleansing.
This leaves the skin feeling soft rather than stripped and also contributes to a creamier lather.
Due to the large molecule size, this ingredient is unlikely to penetrate skin.
Learn more about Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChloridePanthenol 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 ParfumPolyquaternium-7 is a light to clear colored liquid. It is commonly found in haircare products for its film-forming and anti-static properties.
According to a manufacturer, it is a non-paraben and specially developed for negatively charged surfactant systems. This makes it a great hairstyle holder and helps to improve wet hair detangling without adding buildup.
We 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!
Learn more about Water
