What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearate
CleansingPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingCitronellyl Methylcrotonate
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Limonene
Perfuming
Vitis Vinifera Juice
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citronellol
Perfuming
Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Water, Sodium Stearate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Citronellyl Methylcrotonate, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Limonene, Vitis Vinifera Juice, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citronellol
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearate
CleansingPolyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharina Longicruris Extract
HumectantMaranta Arundinacea Root Powder
Skin ConditioningZea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Propylene Glycol, Water, Sodium Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Saccharomyces Ferment, Parfum, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hyaluronic Acid, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Saccharina Longicruris Extract, Maranta Arundinacea Root Powder, Zea Mays Starch, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
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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.
Glycerin (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 SorbatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium 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 stearate is the sodium salt of stearic acid.
The structure of sodium stearate makes it both a cleanser and emulsifier. As a cleanser, it helps dissolve dirt, oil, and other pollutants. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This adds stability to the formula.
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 Water
