What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Nasturtium Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
AntiseborrhoeicJuniperus Communis Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Achillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingArnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Water, Glycerin, Lauryl Glucoside, Niacinamide, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Zinc PCA, Panthenol, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
C15-19 Alkane
SolventCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Trisodium EDTA
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingBenzethonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Sulfate
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Methyl Benzoate
Perfuming
BHT
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 61570
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isododecane, Glycerin, C15-19 Alkane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Trisodium EDTA, Isopropyl Palmitate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Benzethonium Chloride, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Sulfate, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol, Limonene, Methyl Benzoate, BHT, Tocopherol, Parfum, CI 16035, CI 61570
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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 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.
Potassium 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!
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