What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Thermus Thermophillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Glucosyl Hesperidin
HumectantSilybum Marianum Extract
Skin ConditioningWithania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactoferrin
Skin ConditioningPlankton Extract
Skin ConditioningTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Pancratium Maritimum Extract
BleachingDunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningPentasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Acetylhydroxyprolyl Dipeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Pentasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Dipeptide-51
Skin Conditioning
Phosphatidylserine
Emulsion StabilisingDiglucosyl Gallic Acid
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Fructose
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Lecithin
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Mannitol
Humectant
Phosphatidylcholine
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Squalane, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Tranexamic Acid, Glucosyl Hesperidin, Silybum Marianum Extract, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Lactoferrin, Plankton Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Pentasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Acetylhydroxyprolyl Dipeptide-12, Hexapeptide-11, Hexapeptide-12, Pentasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Dipeptide-51, Phosphatidylserine, Diglucosyl Gallic Acid, Phospholipids, Fructose, Betaine, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Propanediol, Lecithin, Caprylyl Methicone, Dimethicone, Mannitol, Phosphatidylcholine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Decyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Silica, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Human Bone Marrow Stem Cell Conditioned Media
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Curcuma Wenyujin/Curcuma Kwangsiensis Rhizome Extract
AntiseborrhoeicAngelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-8
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Oil
Masking
Swertia Chirata Extract
HumectantPhyscomitrella Patens Protonema Extract
Skin ConditioningIsomalt
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDextran
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Maltodextrin, Saccharide Isomerate, Human Bone Marrow Stem Cell Conditioned Media, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Curcuma Wenyujin/Curcuma Kwangsiensis Rhizome Extract, Angelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Swertia Chirata Extract, Physcomitrella Patens Protonema Extract, Isomalt, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Lactic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Mica, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Dextran, Phospholipids, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is a chelating agent.
Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted reactions and effects from using the product.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is often used with natural antimicrobial products as an alternative to preservatives.
Learn more about Caprylhydroxamic AcidCaprylyl 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 GlycolCitric 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 GlycerinPhospholipids are naturally found in our skin as they are the main component of cell membranes. Phospholipids have humectant, emollient, antioxidant properties.
Phospholipids are complex lipids that contain glycerin, two fatty acids, and a phosphate group. Some foods that contain phospholipids include soybeans and milk. The phospholipids found in soy come from Lecithin. This ingredient can also be synthetically created.
Due to their hygroscopic nature, they act as both humectants and emollients. Humectants draw moisture from the air to your skin, while emollients help trap moisture in.
The phospholipids in our skin can be naturally depleted. Replenishing the phospholipids in our skin can help hydrate your skin.
Studies show phospholipids display antioxidant activity and may help with reducing the signs of aging.
This ingredient is non-occlusive.
Some types of phospholipids:
Learn more about PhospholipidsPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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 PropanediolWater. 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
