What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Salicylic Acid 0.5%
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Betaine
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Parfum
Masking
Salicylic Acid 0.5%, Water, Coco-Betaine, Propanediol, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Dipropylene Glycol, Zinc Gluconate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Copper Gluconate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBentonite
Absorbent
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientNymphaea Caerulea Flower Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Guaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract
MaskingPunica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Water, Kaolin, Pentylene Glycol, Bentonite, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Water, Propylene Glycol, Guaiazulene, Glycerin, Bakuchiol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Salicylate, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
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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.
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. Stay hydrated!
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