What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Malic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Amylopectin
Glycerin
Humectant
Dextrin
AbsorbentHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningAroma
Polyglycerin-10
HumectantSodium Chloride
MaskingMenthyl Lactate
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Niacinamide, Sodium Hydroxide, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Amylopectin, Glycerin, Dextrin, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Aroma, Polyglycerin-10, Sodium Chloride, Menthyl Lactate, Sodium Citrate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Pyrus Malus Juice
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Juice
MoisturisingTriticum Vulgare Seed Extract
BufferingHordeum Vulgare Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPerilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
TonicGlyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Water, Propanediol, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Maltodextrin, Sodium Benzoate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Potassium Sorbate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Pyrus Malus Juice, Prunus Persica Juice, Triticum Vulgare Seed Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Undecylenate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 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
