What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Dimethyl Paba
UV Absorber
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Amodimethicone
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Dimethyl Paba, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Cetrimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Trideceth-12, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dicocoyl Pentaerythrityl Distearyl Citrate
EmollientParfum
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Quaternium-87
CleansingIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Maleic Acid
BufferingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Oryza Sativa Cera
Skin ConditioningThioctamidoethyl Dimethylamine Maleate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Coumarin
Perfuming
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Cetrimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Behenyl Alcohol, Dicocoyl Pentaerythrityl Distearyl Citrate, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Quaternium-87, Isopropyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Maleic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Disodium EDTA, Oryza Sativa Cera, Thioctamidoethyl Dimethylamine Maleate, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Lactic Acid, Coumarin, Retinyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholThis ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
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 GlycerinSodium 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
