What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Kaolin
Abrasive
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate
Cleansing
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Sodium Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
CleansingGlycereth-5 Lactate
EmollientPPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
EmollientPhenylpropanol
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Poloxamer 407
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Alcohol Denat., Kaolin, Pvp, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Glycereth-5 Lactate, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Phenylpropanol, Propanediol, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Sodium Hydroxide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Maltodextrin, Poloxamer 407, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Polyurethane-35
Vp/Va Copolymer
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Antioxidant
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingPaeonia Lactiflora Extract
AstringentAloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Disodium EDTA
Bisabolol
Masking
Succinic Acid
BufferingResveratrol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Methylparaben
Preservative
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Polyurethane-35, Vp/Va Copolymer, Glycereth-26, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Bisabolol, Succinic Acid, Resveratrol, Phenoxyethanol, Zinc PCA, Caprylyl Glycol, Methylparaben, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 SorbatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium 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
