What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Amp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Linseed Acid
CleansingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Amp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Benzyl Alcohol, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Polysorbate 20, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Dehydroacetic Acid, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Laureth-7, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Sorbitol, Linseed Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingDiglycerin
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Water
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Vp/Va Copolymer
Sorbitol
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sea Water
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Carbonate
BufferingWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Pvp, Diglycerin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vp/Va Copolymer, Sorbitol, Ascorbic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sea Water, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglutamic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Carbonate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 BenzoateSorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.
Most sorbitol is usually made from potato starch. It is also found in fruits such as apples and pears.
As a humectant, Sorbitol helps draw water to the skin. This helps keep the skin hydrated. Sorbitol also helps create a thicker texture in products. You might find sorbitol in your toothpaste and other gels.
It is a non-irritating ingredient that is great for those with dry skin.
Sorbitol is a prebiotic. It helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria on your skin. The bacteria on your skin form a microbiome. This microbiome helps protect your skin from infection and harmful bacteria.
Learn more about SorbitolWater. 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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