What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sd Alcohol 40-B
Astringent
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyquaternium-11
Polyquaternium-16
Heptyl Undecylenate
EmollientRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXylitol
Humectant
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Starch
Abrasive
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Galactoarabinan
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Vp/Va Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Laurtrimonium Chloride
Emulsifying
Sodium Bisulfite
Antioxidant
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Boswellia Carterii Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sd Alcohol 40-B, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-11, Polyquaternium-16, Heptyl Undecylenate, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xylitol, Coconut Alkanes, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Triticum Vulgare Starch, Cetrimonium Chloride, Galactoarabinan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Silk, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vp/Va Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Laurtrimonium Chloride, Sodium Bisulfite, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool
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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.
Benzyl Alcohol is an aromatic alcohol with several roles: it's a preservative, solvent, and mild fragrance component with a floral scent.
This ingredient has been deemed safe for use in cosmetic formulations at concentrations up to 5%, and up to 10% in hair dyes. You'll typically see 0.5-2% in most rinse-off or leave-on products.
As a preservative, it works by disrupting the membrane of microbial proteins. This helps keep bacteria and fungi from growing in your products.
The sensitization picture is actually quite assuring as well:of nearly 71,000 patients patch tested with benzyl alcohol, only 0.21% showed a positive reaction with most of them being weakly positive.
This led researchers to conclude that benzyl alcohol cannot be regarded as a significant contact allergen.
It is worth noting this ingredient is classified as one of the EU's regulated fragrance allergens and restricted to 1% in finished products.
Labels must also declare it in concentrations above 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01% in rinse-off products.
At concentrations around 5%, localized redness and itching can appear as a direct irritant response and not as a true allergic reaction.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholPhenoxyethanol 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.
Polysorbate 20 is a gentle, water-soluble emulsifier and mild surfactant. It stops oil and water from separating to keep your formulas blended and stable.
It also acts as a mild penetration enhancer by helping active ingredients absorb slightly better.
The common safety discussion around this ingredient involves a manufacturing byproduct called 1,4-dioxane.
Trace amounts can form during production but the EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has concluded that levels at/below 10 ppm in finished products are safe (commercial products consistently fall within acceptable margins).
True allergic reactions are uncommon and the CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be safe as used in cosmetics.
Because it is derived from lauric acid, it may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Sodium 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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