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Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aroma
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberCitric Acid
Buffering
Glucose
Humectant
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMaris Aqua
HumectantSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Propanediol
Solvent
Emiliania Huxleyi Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Aroma, Xylitylglucoside, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, PEG-150 Distearate, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Citric Acid, Glucose, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Maris Aqua, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Propanediol, Emiliania Huxleyi Extract
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientPolyacrylamide
Triethanolamine
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningBacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
MaskingZinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Cetyl Alcohol, Isohexadecane, Polyacrylamide, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Laureth-7, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Juice, Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maltodextrin, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Zinc Sulfate, 1,2-Hexanediol
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol 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 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!
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