What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Rice Branate
EmulsifyingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Glycerides
EmollientCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Lactate
BufferingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingClitoria Ternatea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Polyglyceryl-3 Rice Branate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Brassica Glycerides, Cetyl Palmitate, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Lactate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactic Acid, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Maltodextrin, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningLippia Citriodora Flower/Leaf/Stem Water
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCamelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTilia Platyphyllos Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Lippia Citriodora Flower/Leaf/Stem Water, Glycerin, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Xanthan Gum, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract, Tilia Platyphyllos Flower Extract, Dehydroacetic Acid, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Maltodextrin, Sodium Hyaluronate
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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 GlycerinHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.
It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.
The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.
The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.
Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.
One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).
This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.
On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilMaltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinPotassium 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!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
