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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Curculigo Orchioides Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPseudoalteromonas Exopolysaccharides
Skin ConditioningGallyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Arginine
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Gellan Gum
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Curculigo Orchioides Root Extract, Pseudoalteromonas Exopolysaccharides, Gallyl Glucoside, Arginine, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium Salicylate, Citric Acid, Propyl Gallate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Gellan Gum, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Inulin
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Superoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
Xanthophylls
Skin ConditioningAstaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Polygonum Aviculare Extract
EmollientAlteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingSerine
Masking
Valine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
PCA
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingPiper Cubeba Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Melanin
Skin ProtectingSucrose
Humectant
Lysolecithin
EmulsifyingTapioca Starch
Propanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Tromethamine
BufferingTriethanolamine
BufferingEthoxydiglycol
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Inulin, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Superoxide Dismutase, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Xanthophylls, Astaxanthin, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Polygonum Aviculare Extract, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract, Arginine, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Piper Cubeba Fruit Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Squalane, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Melanin, Sucrose, Lysolecithin, Tapioca Starch, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tromethamine, Triethanolamine, Ethoxydiglycol, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol
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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.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineGlycerin 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.
Potassium 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 SorbatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium 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 BenzoateTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it helps prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This prevents unwanted reactions in products. Metal ions can come into a product via the water ingredient. They are found in trace amounts and are not known to be harmful.
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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