What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCoco-Glucoside
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
CleansingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Root Water
TonicBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropylamine Oxide
CleansingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Benzoate
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cyanocobalamin, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Water, Beta-Glucan, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Hydroxyacetophenone, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingSodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate
EmulsifyingCocos Nucifera Water
MaskingCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingLithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientAngelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
HumectantManganese PCA
HumectantAscorbyl Glucoside
AntioxidantMagnesium PCA
HumectantZinc PCA
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Benzoate
MaskingPEG-150 Distearate
EmulsifyingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocos Nucifera Water, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Sodium PCA, Manganese PCA, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Magnesium PCA, Zinc PCA, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Benzoate, PEG-150 Distearate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
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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 BenzoateSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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!
Learn more about Water