What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Cerium Oxide
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Glucosamine Hcl
Honey
Humectant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Commiphora Myrrha Oil
Masking
Sphingolipids
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Cucumis Sativus Oil
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Water, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Cerium Oxide, Sodium PCA, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Fructooligosaccharides, Glucosamine Hcl, Honey, Phospholipids, Commiphora Myrrha Oil, Sphingolipids, Hyaluronic Acid, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Cucumis Sativus Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Symphytum Officinale Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningSea Salt
Abrasive
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Methyl Gluceth-20, Sodium PCA, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Symphytum Officinale Callus Culture Extract, Sea Salt, Ascorbic Acid, Panthenol, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid. It is naturally occurring in our skin's natural moisturizing factors where it works to maintain hydration.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
This ingredient has skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCAWater. 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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