What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyurethane-48
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientBis-Isobutyl PEG/PPG-20/35/Amodimethicone Copolymer
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Linalool
Perfuming
Methyl Benzoate
Perfuming
Water
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer
Bis-Isobutyl PEG/PPG-20/35/Amodimethicone Copolymer
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Thermus Thermophillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Water, Gluconolactone, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer, Bis-Isobutyl PEG/PPG-20/35/Amodimethicone Copolymer, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Panthenol, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 80, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Butylene Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Phenoxyethanol, Calcium Gluconate, Potassium Sorbate, Glycerin, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
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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.
Bis-Isobutyl PEG/PPG-20/35/Amodimethicone Copolymer is a type of silicone.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Gluconolactone 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 GluconolactoneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolPolysorbate 80 is a synthetic surfactant and emulsifier derived from sorbitol and oleic acid.
It reduces the surface tension between oil and water phases to help them stay mixed and stable in a formulation. In other words, it prevents your formulas from separating into an oily mess.
The CIR Expert Panel has evaluated the scientific data and found this ingredient to be safe, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing at concentrations up to 5% (it's even approved by the FDA as an OTC eye drop ingredient).
Learn more about Polysorbate 80Sodium 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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