What's inside
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Olivoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
CleansingSqualane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingCannabis Sativa Leaf Extract
EmollientCannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Olivoyl Glutamate
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Squalene
Emollient
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, C10-18 Triglycerides, Olivoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Cannabis Sativa Leaf Extract, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Olivoyl Glutamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Lactic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Glyceryl Oleate, Xanthan Gum, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Beta-Sitosterol, Squalene, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum, Limonene, Citral
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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 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate comes from Capric Acid and Polyglycerin-4. It is an emulsifier.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. They do this by preventing ingredients from separating, such as oils and water which do not mix naturally.
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 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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