What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
PEG-8
HumectantMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-7
PEG-14m
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Phytate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
BHT
Antioxidant
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citrus Junos Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningCollagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Stearic Acid, PEG-8, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Lauric Acid, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Palmitic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Polyquaternium-7, PEG-14m, Sodium Phytate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Silica, BHT, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Junos Peel Extract, Collagen Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Trehalose
Humectant
Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate
HumectantPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Serine
Masking
Alanine
Masking
Lysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Sodium PCA
Humectant
PCA
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Castoryl Maleate
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCalcium Chloride
AstringentAlgin
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Acrylates Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyquaternium-7
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycol Distearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Trehalose, Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Arginine, Proline, Serine, Alanine, Lysine Hcl, Threonine, Sodium PCA, PCA, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Allantoin, Sodium Lactate, Castoryl Maleate, Betaine, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Algin, Potassium Sorbate, Acrylates Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-7, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Metabisulfite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
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.
Polyquaternium-7 is a light to clear colored liquid. It is commonly found in haircare products for its film-forming and anti-static properties.
According to a manufacturer, it is a non-paraben and specially developed for negatively charged surfactant systems. This makes it a great hairstyle holder and helps to improve wet hair detangling without adding buildup.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
