What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
C9-12 Alkane
SolventPEG-75 Stearate
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-100 Stearate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Ceteth-20
CleansingSteareth-20
CleansingLecithin
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Phytate
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingSqualane
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Boswellia Serrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Honey Extract
Humectant
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingAloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningWater, Isononyl Isononanoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, C9-12 Alkane, PEG-75 Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylyl Methicone, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, PEG-100 Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Silica, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Lecithin, Citric Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Phytate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Squalane, Alcohol, Retinol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Benzoate, T-Butyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Polysorbate 60, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Honey Extract, Potassium Phosphate, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Polysorbate 20 is a gentle, water-soluble emulsifier and mild surfactant. It stops oil and water from separating to keep your formulas blended and stable.
It also acts as a mild penetration enhancer by helping active ingredients absorb slightly better.
The common safety discussion around this ingredient involves a manufacturing byproduct called 1,4-dioxane.
Trace amounts can form during production but the EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has concluded that levels at/below 10 ppm in finished products are safe (commercial products consistently fall within acceptable margins).
True allergic reactions are uncommon and the CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be safe as used in cosmetics.
Because it is derived from lauric acid, it may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Sodium 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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