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Key Ingredients
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Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Lactate
BufferingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbitol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Benzalkonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Isoeugenol
Perfuming
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Polysorbate 80, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Lactate, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitol, Panthenol, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Benzoic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Benzalkonium Chloride, Dehydroacetic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Farnesol, Geraniol, Eugenol, Isoeugenol
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Glycerin
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientCamellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Water, Niacinamide, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Glycerin, Lactobacillus Ferment, Butylene Glycol, Lactobacillus, Polysorbate 20, Panthenol, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzoic Acid, Hexyl Cinnamal, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol
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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.
Benzoic Acid is used to preserve and adjust the pH of products.
The antimicrobial property of Benzoic Acid helps elongate a product's shelf life. Its main role is to reduce fungi growth and is not found to be effective at fighting bacteria. Therefore Benzoic Acid is always added along with other preservatives.
In its pure form, Benzoic Acid looks like a white crystalline solid. It has slight solubility in water.
The name of Benzoic Acid comes from gum benzoin, which used to be the sole source of deriving this ingredient. Benzoic Acid is the most simple aromatic carboxylic acid.
Benzoic Acid is naturally occuring in strawberries, mustard, cinnamon, and cloves. It has a slight scent but is not considered to be a fragrance.
Learn more about Benzoic AcidBenzyl Salicylate is a solvent and fragrance additive. It is an ester of benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid. This ingredient can be naturally found in some plants and plant extracts.
In fragrances, Benzyl Salicylate may be a solvent or a fragrance component. In synthetic musk scents, it is used as a solvent. For floral fragrances such as lilac and jasmine, it is used as a fragrance component. The natural scent of Benzyl Salicylate is described as "lightly-sweet, slightly balsamic".
While Benzyl Salicylate has been associated with contact dermatitis and allergies, emerging studies show it may not be caused by this ingredient alone.
However, this ingredient is often used with fragrances and other components that may cause allergies. It is still listed as a known allergen in the EU. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Another study from 2021 shows Benzyl Salicylate may have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Benzyl SalicylateCitric 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 AcidPanthenol 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 PanthenolWater. 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
