What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDiethylhexyl Succinate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Urea
Buffering
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyacrylamide
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Water, Diethylhexyl Succinate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycolic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Retinol, Lactic Acid, Urea, Squalane, Glycerin, Phospholipids, Ubiquinone, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyacrylamide, Laureth-7, Cetearyl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
C13-14 Alkane
SolventC15-23 Alkane
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingFucus Vesiculosus
Skin ConditioningAlgae
Skin Conditioning
Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
Sea Water
HumectantSodium Polyacrylate Starch
AbsorbentTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Tropolone
Skin Conditioning2,6-Dimethyl-7-Octen-2-Ol
Masking
Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil
Perfuming
Cistus Ladaniferus Resin
MaskingDodecahydro-Tetramethylnaphthofuran
Perfuming
Ethyl Hydroxypyrone
Masking
Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil
Masking
Gamma-Decalactone
Perfuming
Gamma-Octalactone
Perfuming
Gamma-Valerolactone
Perfuming
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Myrtus Communis Oil
Masking
Octanal
Perfuming
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Thuja Plicata Wood Oil
Masking
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, C13-14 Alkane, C15-23 Alkane, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Fucus Vesiculosus, Algae, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Panthenol, Sodium Sulfite, Sea Water, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Tropolone, 2,6-Dimethyl-7-Octen-2-Ol, Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil, Cistus Ladaniferus Resin, Dodecahydro-Tetramethylnaphthofuran, Ethyl Hydroxypyrone, Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil, Gamma-Decalactone, Gamma-Octalactone, Gamma-Valerolactone, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Myrtus Communis Oil, Octanal, Phenethyl Alcohol, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Thuja Plicata Wood Oil, Triethyl Citrate
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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.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPotassium 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!
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