What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Distarch Phosphate
AbsorbentPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Methylparaben
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTrisodium EDTA
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCera Alba
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Creatine
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Citrus Limon Juice
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Malpighia Glabra Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Juice
MoisturisingTrideceth-9
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Citrus Sinensis Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Juice
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Parfum
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate, Alcohol Denat., Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Distarch Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Methylparaben, Carbomer, Trisodium EDTA, Ethylparaben, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cera Alba, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Propylene Glycol, Creatine, Persea Gratissima Oil, Maltodextrin, Sodium Chloride, Citrus Limon Juice, BHT, Citric Acid, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Malpighia Glabra Fruit Juice, Prunus Persica Juice, Trideceth-9, Sodium Benzoate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Sinensis Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Juice, Potassium Sorbate, Ascorbic Acid, Bisabolol, Parfum, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Montanate
EmulsifyingEmulsifying Wax Nf
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Glycerin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Montanate, Emulsifying Wax Nf, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide AP, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Hyaluronic Acid, Carbomer, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinPotassium 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
