What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Eicosanedioate/Tetradecanedioate
Skin ConditioningDiglycerin
Humectant
Cannabis Sativa Seed Extract
EmollientOpuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Avium Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAgave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sorbitol
Humectant
Pullulan
Inositol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMaltose
MaskingXylitol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPvp
Emulsion StabilisingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Vegetable Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Water, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., PEG-150 Distearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Eicosanedioate/Tetradecanedioate, Diglycerin, Cannabis Sativa Seed Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Prunus Avium Flower Extract, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Sorbitol, Pullulan, Inositol, Betaine, Carbomer, Maltose, Xylitol, Sodium Hydroxide, Pvp, Propylene Glycol, Panthenol, Vegetable Amino Acids, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid, Alcohol, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
C13-15 Alkane
SolventTalc
Abrasive
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAlteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Isododecane
EmollientSodium Chloride
Masking
Magnesium Sulfate
Silica
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingC24-28 Alkyl Methicone
Emollient
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Carbonate
SolventTocopherol
Antioxidant
Methicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Dimethicone, C13-15 Alkane, Talc, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Isododecane, Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, C24-28 Alkyl Methicone, Polyquaternium-51, Propylene Carbonate, Tocopherol, Methicone, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide
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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.
Phenoxyethanol 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 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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