What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Coceth Sulfate
Cleansing
Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Trideceth-9
EmulsifyingCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCitric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract
Perfuming
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PEG-5 Ethylhexanoate
EmulsifyingPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Water, Zinc Coceth Sulfate, Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol, Glycerin, Lauryl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Polysorbate 20, Trideceth-9, CI 42090, Citric Acid, Parfum, Glyceryl Laurate, Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-5 Ethylhexanoate, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
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.
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. Stay hydrated!
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