What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Colloidal Silver
AntimicrobialDimethyl Sulfone
Solvent
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Lavandula Angustifolia Water
Masking
Caprylyl Glucoside
CleansingPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Grandis Seed Extract
Astringent
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialSd Alcohol 40
Astringent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Citrus Limon Fruit Oil
Astringent
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Lactate
BufferingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Morinda Citrifolia Extract
AstringentDaucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Carbonate
AbsorbentOleic Acid
Emollient
Potassium Carbonate
BufferingSilica
Abrasive
Carrageenan
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Colloidal Silver, Dimethyl Sulfone, Benzyl Alcohol, Lavandula Angustifolia Water, Caprylyl Glucoside, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Citrus Grandis Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Sd Alcohol 40, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Propolis Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Alcohol, Sodium Lactate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Morinda Citrifolia Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Glycolic Acid, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Magnesium Carbonate, Oleic Acid, Potassium Carbonate, Silica, Carrageenan, Hydroxyethylcellulose
Water
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Caprylyl Glucoside
CleansingSea Water
HumectantDimethyl Sulfone
Solvent
Pantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Potassium Carbonate
BufferingMagnesium Carbonate
AbsorbentOleic Acid
Emollient
Chondrus Crispus
Masking
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Caprylyl Glucoside, Sea Water, Dimethyl Sulfone, Pantothenic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Silica, Potassium Carbonate, Magnesium Carbonate, Oleic Acid, Chondrus Crispus, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholWe don't have a description for Caprylyl Glucoside yet.
Dimethyl Sulfone is an organic compound that naturally contains sulfur. It is used as a solvent due to its stability. Solvents help mix and stabilize other ingredients.
Studies show taking Dimethyl Sulfone (also known as methylsulfonylmethane) orally may help reduce the depth of wrinkles. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns about this ingredient.
Hamamelis Virginiana Water is made by distilling parts of the witch hazel plant. You can also call this ingredient "witch hazel water".
The name 'Hamamelis Virginiana Water' refers to the distillation product used in cosmetics. On the other hand, 'Witch Hazel' refers to the active drug ingredient.
Unless it is specified to be non-alcohol, many types of witch hazel ingredients are distilled in denatured alcohol.
Witch Hazel water is an astringent, anti-inflammatory antioxidant, and antibacterial ingredient.
It contains tannins. Tannins have a drying effect when used on skin by constricting proteins. The constriction also minimizes the appearance of pores.
Both the tannins and fragrance found in witch hazel may be skin-sensitizing.
Witch hazel water gets anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties from its catechin and gallic acid content.
Indigenous groups have used witch hazel to help treat inflammation in North America for centuries.
Learn more about Hamamelis Virginiana WaterWe don't have a description for Magnesium Carbonate yet.
Oleic Acid is an Omega-9 fatty acid. It can be found in many plant oils such as avocado and marula oils.
This ingredient is used to enhance the texture of products and as a cleansing agent.
Oleic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Oleic AcidWe don't have a description for Potassium Carbonate yet.
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaWater. 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 Water
