What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC13-15 Alkane
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Pullulan
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Sh-Polypeptide-121
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-50
Skin Conditioning
Enteromorpha Compressa Extract
Skin ProtectingFucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin ConditioningPorphyra Umbilicalis Extract
Skin ConditioningUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Sulfate
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Spirulina Maxima Extract
SmoothingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Water, C13-15 Alkane, Glycerin, Propanediol, Pullulan, C14-22 Alcohols, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Arginine, Sh-Polypeptide-121, Sh-Polypeptide-50, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Ammonium Sulfate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Potassium Sorbate, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Spirulina Maxima Extract, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Diheptyl Succinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglutamic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Cystoseira Humilis Extract
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Bentonite
Absorbent
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Cellulose
AbsorbentCoffea Arabica Seedcake Extract
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sh-Polypeptide-121
Skin Conditioning
Sisymbrium Irio Seed Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Decapeptide-52
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAvena Sativa Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Sorbitan Olivate, Squalane, Cetearyl Olivate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cystoseira Humilis Extract, Panthenol, Bentonite, Cetyl Palmitate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sorbitan Palmitate, Cellulose, Coffea Arabica Seedcake Extract, Allantoin, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Gluconolactone, Niacinamide, Sh-Polypeptide-121, Sisymbrium Irio Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ubiquinone, Lecithin, Decapeptide-52, Sodium Chloride, Maltodextrin, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Avena Sativa Peptide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideFucus Vesiculosus Extract is derived from a type of brown algae.
Algae is an informal term for a group of aquatic organisms that can photosynthesize. It is estimated there are at least 30,000 types of Algae.
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract is also rich in sodium, potassium, and amino acids.
Many different types of algae have different benefits.
Learn more about Fucus Vesiculosus ExtractGlycerin 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.
Sh-Polypeptide-121 is a peptide.
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 Water
