What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Diglycerin
Humectant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Papaya Fruit Ferment Extract
Abrasive
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Diglycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Mandelic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Palmitic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Stearic Acid, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sclerotium Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Salicylic Acid, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Lactobacillus/Papaya Fruit Ferment Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Myristic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Beta-Carotene, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Bentonite
Absorbent
Glycerin
Humectant
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Coffea Robusta Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCupressus Sempervirens Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCommiphora Myrrha Oil
Masking
Santalum Album Oil
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Papain
Skin ConditioningPetroselinum Crispum Seed Oil
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Algin
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Kaolin, Bentonite, Glycerin, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Alcohol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, CI 77491, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Limonene, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Linalool, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Coffea Robusta Seed Extract, Carbomer, Cupressus Sempervirens Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, CI 77499, Commiphora Myrrha Oil, Santalum Album Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Papain, Petroselinum Crispum Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid, Algin, Potassium Sorbate
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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.
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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinPotassium 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
