What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Methyl Isethionate
EmulsifyingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Polyquaternium-10
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Cocoate
Cleansing
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSorbic Acid
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Methyl Isethionate, Benzyl Alcohol, Coconut Acid, Parfum, Polyquaternium-10, Panthenol, Sodium Cocoate, Salicylic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, CI 17200, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningLauryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Lauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingLaureth-11 Carboxylic Acid
CleansingLaureth-4 Carboxylic Acid
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingLaureth-16
EmulsifyingCoconut Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
Emollient
Succinic Acid
BufferingIsodecyl Glyceryl Ether
PPG-2 Cocamide
Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Silk
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningSodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Polyquaternium-52
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Malic Acid
Buffering
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Lanolin Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Bis-Methoxypropylamido Isodocosane
EmollientArginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
Masking
Serine
Masking
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Histidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingSambucus Nigra Flower Extract
RefreshingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
PCA
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Polyquaternium-10
Polyquaternium-39
Squalane
Emollient
Sodium Carbonate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCocamide Mea
Emulsifying
Cocamide Methyl Mea
Disodium EDTA
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Toluene Sulfonic Acid
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Laureth-11 Carboxylic Acid, Laureth-4 Carboxylic Acid, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Laureth-16, Coconut Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, Succinic Acid, Isodecyl Glyceryl Ether, PPG-2 Cocamide, Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Silk, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Silk, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Polyquaternium-52, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Lanolin Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Bis-Methoxypropylamido Isodocosane, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, PCA, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-39, Squalane, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Hydroxide, Cocamide Mea, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Disodium EDTA, Alcohol Denat., Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Toluene Sulfonic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum
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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.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholCitric 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 AcidDisodium 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 EDTAParfum 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-10 is an ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose. It is a white and granular powder used as a film-former and anti-static agent.
This ingredient is commonly found in hair conditioning products. According to a manufacturer, its positive charge makes it great for absorbing hair proteins. The manufacturer also states this ingredient helps with curl retention.
For haircare friends: this ingredient is not a silicone.
Learn more about Polyquaternium-10Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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
