What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLevulinic Acid
Perfuming
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingGellan Gum
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientWater, Persea Gratissima Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C10-18 Triglycerides, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Xanthan Gum, Levulinic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Gellan Gum, Sodium Levulinate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Propanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Benzyl Alcohol 0.39%
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate 1.01%
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Cinnamate 0.15%
Perfuming
Lanolin 4%
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Paraffin
Skin ConditioningBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
BHA
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
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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.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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