What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Actinidia Chinensis Seed
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Trideceth-9
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBenzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Denatonium Benzoate
Masking
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Sulfate
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Shea Butter Glycerides
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Kaolin
Abrasive
Zeolite
AbsorbentHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Prunus Persica Kernel Oil
Emollient
Rosa Moschata Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Honey
Humectant
Elaeis Guineensis Butter
EmollientPunica Granatum Fruit Juice
MaskingFagus Sylvatica Bud Extract
TonicSambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Illite
Abrasive
Squalane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Polysilicone-11
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningEthoxydiglycol
HumectantPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Magnesium Sulfate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Shea Butter Glycerides, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceteareth-20, Kaolin, Zeolite, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Prunus Persica Kernel Oil, Rosa Moschata Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Honey, Elaeis Guineensis Butter, Punica Granatum Fruit Juice, Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Illite, Squalane, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Lecithin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Polysilicone-11, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Water, Ethoxydiglycol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, 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.
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 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbatePropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolSodium 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
