What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Inulin
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLactic Acid
Buffering
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Propanediol, Lauryl Glucoside, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Inulin, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingIngredients 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. Remember to 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
