What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
PEG-75 Stearate
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentCeteth-20
CleansingSteareth-20
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingOrmenis Multicaulis Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingGlutamine
Skin ConditioningPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningGynostemma Pentaphyllum Leaf/Stem Extract
Antioxidant
Carum Petroselinum Seed Oil
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Tocopherol, PEG-75 Stearate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycine Soja Oil, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Xanthan Gum, Ormenis Multicaulis Oil, Disodium EDTA, Benzoic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Glutamine, Phenethyl Alcohol, Cellulose Gum, Dehydroacetic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Citric Acid, Cistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Leaf/Stem Extract, Carum Petroselinum Seed Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol
Hordeum Vulgare Leaf Juice
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
Emollient
Diglycerin
Humectant
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPunica Granatum Extract
AstringentCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Beta Vulgaris
Cosmetic ColorantArnica Montana Extract
Skin ConditioningBorago Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Medicago Sativa Extract
TonicSpiraea Ulmaria Extract
AstringentSambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialCitrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Phytate
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantGlyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hordeum Vulgare Leaf Juice, Octyldodecanol, C10-18 Triglycerides, Glycerin, Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Diglycerin, Sclerotium Gum, Punica Granatum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Saccharide Isomerate, Beta Vulgaris, Arnica Montana Extract, Borago Officinalis Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Medicago Sativa Extract, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Arachidyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Phytate, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Arachidyl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Lactic Acid, Phenethyl Alcohol, Alcohol, Limonene, Citral, Citronellol
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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.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinLactic Acid is another well-loved alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is gentler than glycolic acid but still highly effective.
Its main role is to exfoliate the surface of the skin by loosening the âglueâ that holds dead skin cells together. Shedding those old cells leads to smoother, softer, and more even-toned skin.
Because lactic acid molecules are larger than glycolic acid, they donât penetrate as deeply. This means theyâre less likely to sting or irritate, making it a great choice for beginners or those with sensitive skin.
Like glycolic acid, it can:
Lactic acid also acts as a humectant (like hyaluronic acid). It can draw water into the skin to improve hydration and also plays a role in the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the form of sodium lactate.
Studies show it can boost ceramide production to strengthen the skin barrier and even help balance the skinâs microbiome.
To get results, choose products with a pH between 3-4.
Lower strengths (5-12%) focus on surface exfoliation; higher strengths (12% and up) can reach deeper in the dermis (deeper, supportive layer) to improve skin texture and firmness over time.
Though it was originally derived from milk, most modern lactic acid used in skincare is vegan. It is made through non-dairy fermentation to create a bio-identical and stable form suitable for all formulations.
When lactic acid shows up near the end of an ingredient list, it usually means the brand added just a tiny amount to adjust the productâs pH.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Lactic acid is truly a gentle multitasker: it exfoliates, hydrates, strengthens, and brightens. It's a great ingredient for giving your skin a smooth, glowing, and healthy look without the harshness of stronger acids.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimonenePhenethyl Alcohol is a colorless and aromatic alohol. It is naturally occuring in essential oils.
The scent of this ingredient is floral and often compared to rose.
Like other alcohols, this ingredient helps prevent the growth of bacteria. However, its main purpose is to impact a fragrance.
Learn more about Phenethyl AlcoholWater. 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
