What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingGlycereth-26
Humectant
Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
Cocamidopropylamine Oxide
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
PEG-90 Glyceryl Isostearate
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Quaternium-80
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Polyquaternium-10
Polyquaternium-22
Laureth-2
CleansingC12-13 Pareth-23
CleansingC12-13 Pareth-3
EmulsifyingLauryl Methyl Gluceth-10 Hydroxypropyldimonium Chloride
Decylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingLaureth-3
EmulsifyingSodium Sulfate
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Cinnamyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Isoeugenol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Glycereth-26, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Acrylates Copolymer, PEG-90 Glyceryl Isostearate, Parfum, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Panthenol, Quaternium-80, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glycol Distearate, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-22, Laureth-2, C12-13 Pareth-23, C12-13 Pareth-3, Lauryl Methyl Gluceth-10 Hydroxypropyldimonium Chloride, Decylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Coconut Acid, Sodium Isethionate, Laureth-3, Sodium Sulfate, Benzoic Acid, Glycerin, Trideceth-12, Propylene Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Cinnamal, Citral, Citronellol, Limonene, Eugenol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Isoeugenol, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingPEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Polyquaternium-10
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingDisodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Disodium EDTA
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide Mipa, PEG-150 Distearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Polyquaternium-10, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Panthenol, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, CI 17200
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric 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 AcidCocamidopropyl 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 BetaineThis ingredient is a cleansing agent, surfactant, and foam booster. It considered an alternative to traditional sulfates (Sulfosuccinate) and is allowed in "sulfate-free" products.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient is mild and can be used in baby and bath options.
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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
Polyquaternium-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-10Water. 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
