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What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Water

Triethanolamine

Carbomer

Phenoxyethanol

Polyacrylate-2 Crosspolymer

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Caprylyl Glycol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Parfum

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Emollient

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Hexyl Cinnamal

Benzyl Alcohol

Linalool

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Skin Conditioning

Amyl Cinnamal

Perfuming

Hydrolyzed Corn Protein

Skin Conditioning

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

Humectant

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

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Water, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylate-2 Crosspolymer, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Amyl Cinnamal, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Tocopherol

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Water

Isopentyldiol

Propylene Glycol

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Glycerin

Humectant

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Propanediol

Solvent

Vp/Va Copolymer

Caffeine

Skin Conditioning

Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Benzyl Alcohol

Perfuming

Vp/Methacrylamide/Vinyl Imidazole Copolymer

Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate

Lactic Acid

Cellulose Gum

Sodium Benzoate

Potassium Sorbate

Sodium Hyaluronate

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Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Ceratonia Siliqua Gum

Emollient

Chondrus Crispus Powder

Abrasive

Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract

Antioxidant

Citric Acid

Buffering

Citrus Limon Peel Extract

Emollient

Saccharum Officinarum Extract

Moisturising

Glucose

Humectant

Yucca Schidigera Stem Extract

Malic Acid

Phenoxyethanol

Caprylyl Glycol

Phenylpropanol

Tocopherol

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Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Alternatives

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

Perfuming, Preservative, Solvent

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 Alcohol

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Tocopherol

Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. 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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