What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Vp/Va Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPCA
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Alanine
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Lysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Arginine
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Bisulfite
Antioxidant
Laurtrimonium Chloride
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Proline
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Vp/Va Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Saccharide Isomerate, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Panthenol, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Pentylene Glycol, PCA, Serine, Alanine, Glycine, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glutamic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Lysine Hcl, Threonine, Arginine, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Bisulfite, Laurtrimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Proline, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningAcrylates Copolymer
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Acrylates Copolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Isoceteth-10, Isoceteth-25, Sodium Citrate, Vinegar, Maltodextrin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Potassium 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 BenzoateSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateWater. 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!
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