What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningAleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Algin
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Manganese PCA
HumectantMagnesium PCA
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone
C11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingC12-16 Alketh-9
EmulsifyingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingDimethiconol
Emollient
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Steartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyamide-2
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolyether-1
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingDisodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingGlyoxal
Antimicrobial
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil
Hexamethylindanopyran
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Algin, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Manganese PCA, Magnesium PCA, Sodium PCA, Zinc PCA, Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate, Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone, C11-15 Pareth-7, C12-16 Alketh-9, Trideceth-12, Dimethiconol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Steartrimonium Chloride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Polyamide-2, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyether-1, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Phosphate, Glyoxal, Isopropyl Alcohol, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Parfum, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Hexamethylindanopyran, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Surfactant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Stearalkonium Chloride
Preservative
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientCapryloyl Glycerin
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Vanillin
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingLinum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningPlumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Stearalkonium Chloride, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Vanillin, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Oryza Sativa Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Potassium Sorbate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Benzyl Alcohol, Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Linalool, Limonene
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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.
Glycerin (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 GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolPotassium 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
