What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
Emollient
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentYogurt
Skin ProtectingMel
EmollientEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Glycolate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Tetrasodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Propanediol, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Yogurt, Mel, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Lactic Acid, Gluconolactone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Glycolate, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycol Distearate, Xanthan Gum, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Citric Acid, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventGlucuronolactone
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Bisabolol
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer-3
HumectantSodium PCA
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Propanediol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Glucuronolactone, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Bisabolol, Polysorbate 20, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer-3, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Madecassoside, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Gluconolactone, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Gluconate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Benzoate, Sclerotium Gum, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, 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.
This extract comes from the Cabbage Palm, AKA the Açaà berry! It has skin soothing, antioxidant, and anti-aging properties.
Acai berries are rich in antioxidants, including ferulic acid (The famous vitamin C stabilizer). Antioxidants protect your skin against damaging free-radical molecules.
You can also find carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, minerals, vitamin A, and Vitamin C in these berries.
Learn more about Euterpe Oleracea Fruit ExtractGluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
Gluconolactone has some interesting properties:
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily.
This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
Learn more about GluconolactoneGlycerin 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 GlycerinThis ingredient is created by cleaving jojoba oil to remove all fatty acids, fatty alcohols, and wax esters.
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters has emollient, stabilizing, and hair-conditioning properties.
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a natural preservative. It comes from fermenting radish roots with a bacteria called leuconostoc.
Leuconostoc comes from lactic acid.
This ingredient has antimicrobial properties and helps prevent the growth of bacteria in a product.
Leuconostoc is used to make the traditional Korean side-dish, kimchi. It is also used to make sourdough bread (both incredibly yummy foods).
Learn more about Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltratePhenoxyethanol 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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium 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
