What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Diutan Gum
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Phytate
Phytic Acid
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
PCA
Humectant
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Citrate
BufferingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Methyltaurate
Skin ConditioningOleic Acid
Emollient
Quartz
Abrasive
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, PCA, Glyceryl Oleate, Saccharide Isomerate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Linoleic Acid, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Coconut Acid, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Isethionate, Palmitic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Sodium Methyltaurate, Oleic Acid, Quartz, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid
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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.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateSodium 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
