What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Isononanoate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Amniotic Fluid
MoisturisingPerfluorodecalin
Skin ConditioningPEG-20 Glyceryl Stearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
CleansingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyacrylamide
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Ethyl Oleate
Emollient
Polyperfluoromethylisopropyl Ether
Skin ConditioningEthyl Linolenate
Emollient
Poloxamer 188
EmulsifyingLaureth-7
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Gelatin
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Embryo Extract
MoisturisingMagnesium Chloride
Vinegar
Tea-Lactate
HumectantSalicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Sorbitol
Humectant
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract
Skin Conditioning
Papain
Skin Conditioning
Myrtus Communis Extract
AstringentAllium Cepa Bulb Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Urea
Buffering
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Rhizobian Gum
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Thiamine Hcl
MaskingPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningSodium Salicylate
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Water, Squalane, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Amniotic Fluid, Perfluorodecalin, PEG-20 Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Cetyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Alcohol Denat., C13-14 Isoparaffin, Ethyl Oleate, Polyperfluoromethylisopropyl Ether, Ethyl Linolenate, Poloxamer 188, Laureth-7, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Gelatin, Niacinamide, Lactic Acid, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Hydrolyzed Silk, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Yeast Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Embryo Extract, Magnesium Chloride, Vinegar, Tea-Lactate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract, Alcohol, Sorbitol, Ethyl Linoleate, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, Papain, Myrtus Communis Extract, Allium Cepa Bulb Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Serine, Urea, Allantoin, Rhizobian Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate, Chlorphenesin, Thiamine Hcl, Pyridoxine Hcl, Sodium Salicylate, Sorbic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Potassium Cocoyl Rice Amino Acids
Emollient
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Sodium Phytate
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Potassium Cocoyl Rice Amino Acids, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Phytate, Gluconolactone, Calcium Gluconate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
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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.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
Learn more about AllantoinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
