What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Kojic Acid
Antioxidant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Glutathione
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Phytate
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Water, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Alpha-Arbutin, Kojic Acid, Tranexamic Acid, Glutathione, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Glycolic Acid, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Acetyl Glucosamine, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Chloride, Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningBehenamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Mel
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Copper Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Silicon Ferment
Skin ConditioningCoumarin
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lactic Acid, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Mel, Sodium Benzoate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey, Panthenol, Parfum, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment, Sorbic Acid, Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment, Potassium Sorbate, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium 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
