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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCucumis Sativus Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cannabis Sativa Seed Extract
EmollientLeptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil
Tonic
Piper Nigrum Seed Extract
RefreshingMagnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialCitrus Grandis Seed Extract
Astringent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Isoamyl Laurate, Propanediol, Octyldodecanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water, Saccharide Isomerate, Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cannabis Sativa Seed Extract, Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil, Piper Nigrum Seed Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Citrus Grandis Seed Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningViola Odorata Leaf Extract
MaskingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingDimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDisodium Phosphate
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSorbitol
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
BHT
Antioxidant
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Viola Odorata Leaf Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pentylene Glycol, Disodium Phosphate, Panthenol, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Serine, Sodium Lactate, Sorbitol, Urea, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Allantoin, Sodium Benzoate, BHT
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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.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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.
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. Stay hydrated!
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