What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLecithin
Emollient
Lysolecithin
EmulsifyingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCalcium Pantothenate
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Calcium Citrate
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phytic Acid
Silica
Abrasive
Water, Niacinamide, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Zinc PCA, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Lysolecithin, Sodium Gluconate, Calcium Pantothenate, Maltodextrin, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Phenethyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Calcium Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phytic Acid, Silica
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a sugar created by fermenting sorbitol (which usually comes from potato starch!). It is known for its soothing and moisturizing properties.
Manufacturer tests show this ingredient helped reduce irritation from lactic acid by almost half and kept skin hydrated long-term as a humectant
Beyond hydration, Biosaccharide Gum-1 gives formulas a silky, non-sticky feel.
This ingredient is gentle, versatile, and suitable for all skin types.
Fun fact: Similar sugars can be found naturally in fruits like apples and pears.
Learn more about Biosaccharide Gum-1Water. 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!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
