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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCoco-Glucoside
CleansingPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
CleansingInulin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract
RefreshingAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingSodium Carboxymethyl Betaglucan
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingParfum
MaskingLactic Acid
BufferingLinalool
PerfumingWater
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantCetyl Alcohol
EmollientCera Alba
EmollientSucrose Stearate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingGossypium Herbaceum Flower Extract
HumectantOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningQuillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
EmollientYucca Schidigera Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
CleansingArtemisia Umbelliformis Extract
Skin ConditioningEuphrasia Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialHamamelis Virginiana Water
AstringentSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningSilica
AbrasiveSucrose
HumectantFructose
HumectantGlucose
HumectantCoco-Glucoside
CleansingInositol
HumectantMaltodextrin
AbsorbentCitric Acid
BufferingBenzoic Acid
MaskingTrehalose
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Cera Alba, Sucrose Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Gossypium Herbaceum Flower Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Yucca Schidigera Leaf/Root/Stem Extract, Artemisia Umbelliformis Extract, Euphrasia Officinalis Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Silica, Sucrose, Fructose, Glucose, Coco-Glucoside, Inositol, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Benzoic Acid, Trehalose, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Zinc Oxide, Alcohol Denat., Phenoxyethanol
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These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Coco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away.
This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum