What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingPumice
Abrasive
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingWater, Decyl Glucoside, Pumice, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Saccharide Isomerate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Moisturising
Propanediol
Solvent
Potassium Cocoyl Rice Amino Acids
EmollientSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingChondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBalanites Aegyptiaca Fruit Extract
Gypsophila Paniculata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Astringent
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Nobilis Peel Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningElettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRose Extract
Skin ConditioningSantalum Album Wood Extract
Perfuming
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientP-Anisic Acid
MaskingCaesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Water, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Propanediol, Potassium Cocoyl Rice Amino Acids, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract, Balanites Aegyptiaca Fruit Extract, Gypsophila Paniculata Root Extract, Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Rose Extract, Santalum Album Wood Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, P-Anisic Acid, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid, Limonene
Alternatives
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 GlycerinSodium 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
