What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentLavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Kaolin
Abrasive
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAzelaic Acid
Buffering
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Glycerin, Montmorillonite, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water, Kaolin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Azelaic Acid, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Arginine, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Perfluorobutyl Ether
SolventMethyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Parfum
Masking
Betaine
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCI 16255
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantRose Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
Masking
Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentRubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Morus Alba Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentAristotelia Chilensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Coreanus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Water, Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether, Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Butylene Glycol, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Parfum, Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, CI 16255, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, CI 42090, Rose Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Glycerin, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Aristotelia Chilensis Fruit Extract, Rubus Coreanus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 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 BenzoateTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
