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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropylamine Oxide
CleansingKeratin Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningSilk Amino Acids
HumectantHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract
HumectantMalachite Extract
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Loeselia Mexicana Leaf Extract
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentArnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Sulfate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Amodimethicone
Parfum
Masking
Polyquaternium-10
C12-14 Sec-Pareth-7
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
C12-14 Sec-Pareth-5
EmulsifyingPEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Citronellol
Perfuming
Acetic Acid
BufferingTetrasodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantGeraniol
Perfuming
CI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantIodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Imidazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Keratin Amino Acids, Silk Amino Acids, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract, Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract, Malachite Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Loeselia Mexicana Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Sodium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycol Distearate, Amodimethicone, Parfum, Polyquaternium-10, C12-14 Sec-Pareth-7, Panthenol, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Benzoic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Laureth-4, C12-14 Sec-Pareth-5, PEG-150 Distearate, Citronellol, Acetic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Benzyl Salicylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Geraniol, CI 60730, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, CI 42090, Propylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, DMDM Hydantoin, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Ethylhexylglycerin, Linalool, CI 17200, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric 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 BetaineDisodium 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 EDTAGlycol 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 DistearateParfum 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.
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. Stay hydrated!
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