What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
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Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer
HumectantHydroxypropylammonium Gluconate
HumectantHydroxypropylgluconamide
HumectantIsostearyl Ethylimidazolinium Ethosulfate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Heptyl Undecylenate
Emollient
Ethyl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Distearyldimonium Chloride
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Farnesol
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract, Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Isostearyl Ethylimidazolinium Ethosulfate, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Heptyl Undecylenate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Cetrimonium Chloride, Parfum, Farnesol, Eugenol, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Benzyl Alcohol, Citral, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzyl Benzoate, Amyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Limonene, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
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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 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!
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