What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingNicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-86
Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-9
Nicotiana Benthamiana Octapeptide-30 Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Sodium Benzoate, Polysorbate 20, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium PCA, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Caffeine, Biotin, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-86, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-9, Nicotiana Benthamiana Octapeptide-30 Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Argan Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate/Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Copolymer
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Betaine
CleansingAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethyl Sulfone
Solvent
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Xylitol
Humectant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Pisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Glucose
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Phytate
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Germ Extract
EmollientSorbic Acid
Preservative
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicDextran
Disodium EDTA
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Glycine
Buffering
Larix Europaea Wood Extract
HumectantTrifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Astringent
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Extract
Perfuming
Glycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Panax Ginseng Root Extract Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Oil Extract
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantOctapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Apigenin
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Zinc Chloride
AntimicrobialBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Sodium Oleate
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Xylitylglucoside, Argan Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Parfum, Ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate/Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Copolymer, Caffeine, Cetyl Betaine, Anhydroxylitol, Benzyl Alcohol, Gluconolactone, Dimethyl Sulfone, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Xylitol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Pisum Sativum Extract, Arginine, Glucose, Lactic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzoic Acid, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Glycine Soja Germ Extract, Sorbic Acid, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Biotin, Dextran, Disodium EDTA, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Glycine, Larix Europaea Wood Extract, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Lactobacillus/Panax Ginseng Root Extract Ferment Filtrate, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil Extract, Calcium Gluconate, Octapeptide-2, Sodium Metabisulfite, Tocopherol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide Ng, Glycine Soja Oil, Apigenin, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Oleanolic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Zinc Chloride, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Sodium Oleate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Biotin is a B vitamin that is naturally produced by our bodies. It is also called Vitamin H.
Our bodies use biotin in the metabolism process. It also helps our bodies use enzymes and move nutrients around. A biotin deficiency can lead to brittle hair and nails.
More research is needed on applying biotin topically. However, taking biotin orally has been shown to help nourish the skin, hair, and nails. They play a role in forming skin-hydrating fatty acids.
Biotin is water-soluble. It can be found in foods such as fish, eggs, dairy, nuts, and meat. Vitamin H stands for "haar" and "haut". These are the German words for hair and skin.
Learn more about BiotinButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium 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!
Learn more about Water
