What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingBetaine
Humectant
Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-34
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicMelatonin
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-55
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Betaine, Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP, Copper Tripeptide-1, Copper Tripeptide-34, Phytosterols, Biotin, Melatonin, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Polyquaternium-55, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Starch
Butane
Sucrose
Humectant
Propane
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Isobutane
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Methyl Benzoate
Perfuming
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Sodium 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 BenzoateWater. 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
