What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Propylene Glycol, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAlgin
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCalcium Chloride
AstringentPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
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 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
