What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Algae Extract
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Lanolin Alcohol
Emollient
Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
Cleansing
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningMedicago Sativa Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal
Abrasive
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCopper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantMagnesium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Paraffin
Perfuming
Tocopheryl Succinate
Antioxidant
Niacin
Smoothing
Water
Skin ConditioningBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningDecyl Oleate
Emollient
Aluminum Distearate
Emulsion StabilisingOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Zea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Algae Extract, Paraffinum Liquidum, Petrolatum, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Microcrystalline Wax, Lanolin Alcohol, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder, Medicago Sativa Seed Powder, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal, Sodium Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium Gluconate, Zinc Gluconate, Magnesium Sulfate, Paraffin, Tocopheryl Succinate, Niacin, Water, Beta-Carotene, Decyl Oleate, Aluminum Distearate, Octyldodecanol, Citric Acid, Cyanocobalamin, Magnesium Stearate, Panthenol, Zea Mays Oil, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Benzoate, Sodium Benzoate, Alcohol Denat., Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Undecane
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientOctyldodecyl Myristate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTridecane
Perfuming
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningJojoba Esters
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Calanthe Discolor Extract
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Limonene
Perfuming
Iris Pallida Leaf Cell Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Amodimethicone
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Carrageenan
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Maris Sal
Skin ConditioningCalcium Gluconate
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Undecane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Pentylene Glycol, Tridecane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lauroyl Lysine, Jojoba Esters, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Calanthe Discolor Extract, Carbomer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Expressed, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Limonene, Iris Pallida Leaf Cell Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Amodimethicone, T-Butyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Gluconolactone, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Carrageenan, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Linalool, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Maris Sal, Calcium Gluconate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
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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.
This ingredient is calcium salt of gluconic acid. It is a humectant, meaning it attracts water to your skin.
Glycerin 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 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 LinaloolSodium 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 Water
