What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Erythritol
Humectant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyquaternium-39
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningCitronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialVerbena Officinalis Extract
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil
Astringent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Water, Stearic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Erythritol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyquaternium-39, Sodium Chloride, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Verbena Officinalis Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Acrylates Copolymer
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Decylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol, Fructooligosaccharides, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Beta-Glucan, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Sodium Chloride, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Decylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Sodium Benzoate, Hexylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateChances 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
