What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Pumice
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Acrylates Crosspolymer-4
Emulsion StabilisingSclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentMannitol
Humectant
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentAmylopectin
Dextrin
AbsorbentPolydextrose
HumectantSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Pumice, Glycerin, Propanediol, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, Charcoal Powder, Zea Mays Starch, Mannitol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Amylopectin, Dextrin, Polydextrose, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium PCA
Water
Skin ConditioningAleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower
MaskingPumice
Abrasive
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Litchi Chinensis Seed Powder
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningGigartina Stellata/Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ProtectingCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Oryza Sativa Powder
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower, Pumice, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Litchi Chinensis Seed Powder, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Gigartina Stellata/Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether, Propanediol, Oryza Sativa Powder, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Mentha Piperita Oil, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolPumice is an exfoliant.
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!
Learn more about Water
