What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Aroma
Cocamide DEA
Emulsifying
Lauryl Acetate
Perfuming
Polyquaternium-39
Honey
Humectant
Sericin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingEDTA
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Propylene Glycol, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Palmitic Acid, Aroma, Cocamide DEA, Lauryl Acetate, Polyquaternium-39, Honey, Sericin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, EDTA, Sodium Metabisulfite, Tetrasodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Acrylates Copolymer
Parfum
Masking
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingJuglans Regia Shell Powder
Abrasive
Ammonium Sulfate
Laureth-3
EmulsifyingLauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Powder
EmollientSea Salt
Abrasive
Sodium Carbonate
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Protein Extract
Skin ConditioningMilk Protein Extract
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Ilex Rotunda Extract
Skin ConditioningOsmanthus Fragrans Leaf Extract
HumectantVitex Trifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningMallotus Japonicus Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Lactobacillus/Milk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingCitronellol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Acrylates Copolymer, Parfum, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, Ammonium Sulfate, Laureth-3, Lauryl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Powder, Sea Salt, Sodium Carbonate, Butylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Avena Sativa Protein Extract, Milk Protein Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Ilex Rotunda Extract, Osmanthus Fragrans Leaf Extract, Vitex Trifolia Extract, Mallotus Japonicus Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus/Milk Ferment Filtrate, Glycine Soja Protein, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
