What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Creatine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Myristyl Myristate, Palmitic Acid, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Gluconolactone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Lactobacillus, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Creatine, Arginine, Lysine, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Maltodextrin
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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.
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.
Sodium 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 BenzoateSodium 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 HydroxideWater. 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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