What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingHydrated Silica
Abrasive
Oryza Sativa Germ Powder
Abrasive
Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates Copolymer
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingIodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pantolactone
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Water, Paraffinum Liquidum, Coco-Glucoside, Hydrated Silica, Oryza Sativa Germ Powder, Vegetable Oil, Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentPolyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate
Emulsifying
Methylpropanediol
SolventCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Aphloia Theiformis Leaf Extract
AstringentAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentWater, Glycerin, Alcohol, Zea Mays Starch, Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate, Methylpropanediol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Aphloia Theiformis Leaf Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Zinc Gluconate, Salicylic Acid, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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!
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