What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
CleansingBetaine
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingActinidia Deliciosa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Betaine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Phenoxyethanol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Actinidia Deliciosa Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Zinc Oxide 20%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Methyl Abietate
Parfum
Masking
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientStearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer
HumectantMagnesium Sulfate
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingVitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract
Skin ConditioningIsomalt
HumectantLecithin
Emollient
Pichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Galactoarabinan
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 20%, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Glycerin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrogenated Methyl Abietate, Parfum, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Stearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract, Isomalt, Lecithin, Pichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Galactoarabinan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
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 GlycerinSodium 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 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
