What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
CleansingFulvic Acid
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXylitol
Humectant
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Galactoarabinan
Trehalose
Humectant
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Sorbitol
Humectant
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingRosa Canina Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Cold Pressed Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aminopropanol
Myrcene
Perfuming
Water, Propanediol, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Fulvic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Coco-Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xylitol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Polysorbate 20, Galactoarabinan, Trehalose, Coconut Acid, Sorbitol, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Cold Pressed Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol, Aminopropanol, Myrcene
Water
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingPorphyridium Cruentum Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Hydrolyzed Rice Extract
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentZinc PCA
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Sodium Phytate
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Polyquaternium-7
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Behenic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Lauric Acid, Stearic Acid, Montmorillonite, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Niacinamide, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Zinc PCA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Sodium Phytate, Potassium Sorbate, Glycol Distearate, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Polyquaternium-7, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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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