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Water
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Algae Extract
Emollient
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Medicago Sativa Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal
Abrasive
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCopper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantMagnesium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Succinate
Antioxidant
Niacin
Smoothing
Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningAspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Ecklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
Cleansing
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningHomarine Hcl
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Erythritol
Humectant
Sucrose
Humectant
PEG-8
HumectantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDextrin
AbsorbentPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Laureth-3
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Triacetin
AntimicrobialParfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Polysorbate 20, Algae Extract, Methyl Gluceth-20, Glycereth-26, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Medicago Sativa Seed Powder, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium Gluconate, Zinc Gluconate, Tocopheryl Succinate, Niacin, Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder, Aspergillus Ferment, Lactobacillus Ferment, Yeast Extract, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Caffeine, Sodium PCA, Trehalose, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Caprylyl Glycol, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Homarine Hcl, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Urea, Erythritol, Sucrose, PEG-8, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Dextrin, Polyquaternium-51, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Laureth-3, Propanediol, Alcohol Denat., Triacetin, Parfum, Linalool, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, CI 14700, CI 19140, CI 17200
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolSodium 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!
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