What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
C15-19 Alkane
SolventGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Honey Extract
Humectant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyglutamate
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycosphingolipids
EmollientLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides
Emollient
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Triolein
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Dioleate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Phytate
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, C15-19 Alkane, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Honey Extract, Ectoin, Sodium Polyglutamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Panthenol, Allantoin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Glycosphingolipids, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Ceramide NP, Hydroxyacetophenone, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Palmitic Acid, Triolein, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Dioleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate
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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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium 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 the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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