What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Polyquaternium-10
PEG-150
HumectantGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Extract
Antioxidant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Lactate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Polyquaternium-10, PEG-150, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caffeine, Panax Ginseng Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Panthenol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Lactic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Oligopeptide-2, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Trideceth-10
CleansingTea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingStearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-10
Polypropylene Glycol
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Allium Sativum Bulb Oil
Masking
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Lysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Water, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Dimethiconol, Trideceth-10, Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Citric Acid, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Carbomer, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Polyquaternium-10, Polypropylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Allium Sativum Bulb Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Parfum, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Lysine Hcl
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.
Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.
It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.
Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.
A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.
Learn more about CarbomerPolyquaternium-10 is an ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose. It is a white and granular powder used as a film-former and anti-static agent.
This ingredient is commonly found in hair conditioning products. According to a manufacturer, its positive charge makes it great for absorbing hair proteins. The manufacturer also states this ingredient helps with curl retention.
For haircare friends: this ingredient is not a silicone.
Learn more about Polyquaternium-10Sodium 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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