What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isododecane
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Polydicyclopentadiene
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polybutene
Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate
Emollient
Nylon-12
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77266
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantIsododecane, Synthetic Wax, Hydrogenated Polydicyclopentadiene, Mica, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Polybutene, Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate, Nylon-12, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Synthetic Beeswax, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77499, CI 77266, CI 77510
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Sodium 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.
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