What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PEG-75 Lanolin
Emollient
2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol
Preservative
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-75 Lanolin, 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol, Gluconolactone, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Calcium Gluconate, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol
Water
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantDisodium Cupric Citrate
StabilisingSorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
CleansingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialPelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Boswellia Serrata Oil
Masking
Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate, Disodium Cupric Citrate, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Boswellia Serrata Oil
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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.
This ingredient is calcium salt of gluconic acid. It is a humectant, meaning it attracts water to your skin.
Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
Gluconolactone has some interesting properties:
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily.
This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
Learn more about GluconolactoneRosa Damascena Flower Water is the water-based byproduct of steam-distilling damask rose petals. It has skin conditioning, masking, and skin protecting properties.
Research shows that Rosa damascena is rich in flavonoids and phenolic compounds like gallic acid that contribute to its antioxidant activity.
In vitro studies have shown that Rosa damascena can scavenge free radicals and reduce melanin overproduction. Research has also found this extract offers some degree of UV absorption but this should not replace your sunscreen.
Learn more about Rosa Damascena Flower WaterSodium 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
