What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ceteareth-12
EmulsifyingCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Zea Mays Germ Oil
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Erythritol
Humectant
Carrageenan
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Tetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Panthenyl Triacetate
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzoic Acid
Masking
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isononyl Isononanoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Saccharide Isomerate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Betaine, Isopentyldiol, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Panthenol, Caffeine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Palmitate, Ceteareth-12, Ceteareth-20, Lecithin, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Zea Mays Germ Oil, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Polysorbate 20, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Trideceth-6, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Erythritol, Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum, Propanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Panthenyl Triacetate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic Acid, Ascorbic Acid
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 BenzoateSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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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