What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPerfluorodecalin
Skin ConditioningPolyperfluoromethylisopropyl Ether
Skin ConditioningPoloxamer 188
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Fragaria Vesca Leaf Extract
AstringentGossypium Herbaceum Extract
Skin ConditioningJuglans Regia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Serine
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantSilica
Abrasive
Sorbitol
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDiisopropyl Adipate
EmollientPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Tea-Lactate
HumectantPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylic Acid
Urea
Buffering
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Water, Perfluorodecalin, Polyperfluoromethylisopropyl Ether, Poloxamer 188, Glycerin, Fragaria Vesca Leaf Extract, Gossypium Herbaceum Extract, Juglans Regia Seed Extract, Yeast Extract, Niacinamide, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Allantoin, Serine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gluconolactone, Calcium Gluconate, Silica, Sorbitol, Lecithin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xanthan Gum, Diisopropyl Adipate, Propylene Glycol, Propanediol, Tea-Lactate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Acrylic Acid, Urea, T-Butyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sorbic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningPerfluorodecalin
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate
Emollient
Isocetyl Stearate
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Polyperfluoromethylisopropyl Ether
Skin ConditioningXylitol
Humectant
Poloxamer 188
EmulsifyingRhizobian Gum
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingLilium Candidum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningJuglans Regia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningJuglans Regia Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningCarum Carvi Fruit Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyacrylamide
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLaureth-7
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Perfluorodecalin, Coco-Caprylate, Isocetyl Stearate, Maltodextrin, Xylitylglucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Anhydroxylitol, Polyperfluoromethylisopropyl Ether, Xylitol, Poloxamer 188, Rhizobian Gum, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, Lilium Candidum Flower Extract, Juglans Regia Seed Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Juglans Regia Shell Extract, Carum Carvi Fruit Oil, Citric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Polyacrylamide, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laureth-7, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
We don't have a description for Juglans Regia Seed Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Perfluorodecalin yet.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
We don't have a description for Poloxamer 188 yet.
We don't have a description for Polyperfluoromethylisopropyl Ether yet.
Propylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolSodium 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 BenzoateSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSodium metabisulfite is also known as Sodium Pyrosulfite. It is a preservative, antioxidant, and disinfectant.
As a preservative, it helps stabilize cosmetic formulas without affecting their color or scent.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
