What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-8/3 Laurate
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
PPG-16
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Sea Whip Extract
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Astringent
Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
RefreshingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tetrasodium EDTA
Water, PEG/PPG-8/3 Laurate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, PPG-16, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Sea Whip Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Lecithin, Gluconolactone, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol Cocoate
Emulsifying
Cellulose
AbsorbentMacrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Ethylcellulose
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Isostearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, Cellulose, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Maltodextrin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Parfum, Ethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Adenosine, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Phytosphingosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol
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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.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinSodium 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 hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
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