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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeParaffinum Liquidum
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningBenzalkonium Chloride
AntimicrobialCetrimonium Bromide
AntimicrobialEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingPropylene Glycol
HumectantPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientBHT
AntioxidantPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientBisabolol
MaskingIsobornyl Acetate
MaskingCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingFucus Vesiculosus Extract
EmollientTriticum Vulgare Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningLinoleic Acid
CleansingTocopherol
AntioxidantCI 61565
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Paraffinum Liquidum, Niacinamide, Allantoin, Benzalkonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Bromide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Propylene Glycol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Disodium EDTA, Decyl Glucoside, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, BHT, Persea Gratissima Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Bisabolol, Isobornyl Acetate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract, Linoleic Acid, Tocopherol, CI 61565
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientSea Water
HumectantSodium Chloride
MaskingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientPropylene Glycol
HumectantChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCitric Acid
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
HumectantClitoria Ternatea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingGuaiazulene
AntimicrobialPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingWater, Isododecane, Sea Water, Sodium Chloride, Allantoin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Propylene Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract, Tromethamine, Guaiazulene, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.
Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.
Antioxidant components in chamomile make it an effective ingredient to help slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin.
Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.
Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help treat stomach issues.
Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractDisodium 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.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolChances 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!
Learn more about Water