What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Pinus Pinaster Bark Water
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
SolventAzelamidopropyl Dimethyl Amine
AntimicrobialAchillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ferula Assa Foetida Gum Extract
Perfuming
Picea Mariana Leaf Oil
Masking
Rosa Rugosa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cinnamomum Cassia Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Pinus Pinaster Bark Water, Niacinamide, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Methylpropanediol, Azelamidopropyl Dimethyl Amine, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Ferula Assa Foetida Gum Extract, Picea Mariana Leaf Oil, Rosa Rugosa Flower Extract, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Cinnamomum Cassia Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Phenylpropanol, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Hyaluronic Acid, Citric Acid
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Morus Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSalivary Gland Extract
Skin ConditioningCaesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingPrimula Veris Extract
Skin ConditioningAlchemilla Vulgaris Extract
AstringentVeronica Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAchillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingSedum Sarmentosum Extract
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Potato Tuber Extract
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
CI 75810
Cosmetic ColorantPimpinella Anisum Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Melilotus Officinalis Herb Oil
Perfuming
Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Camphor
Masking
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Water
Masking
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Tapioca Starch
Thioctic Acid
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salivary Gland Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Glycerin, Malt Extract, Primula Veris Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Veronica Officinalis Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Sedum Sarmentosum Extract, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Potato Tuber Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid, Sodium Salicylate, CI 75810, Pimpinella Anisum Fruit Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Melilotus Officinalis Herb Oil, Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Camphor, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Cocos Nucifera Water, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Tapioca Starch, Thioctic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Achillea Millefolium Extract comes from the yarrow plant. Yarrow is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids.
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract comes from lemons. While lemon extract is exfoliating and antimicrobial, it can also cause skin sensitivity.
Lemons contains antioxidants, which may help with anti-aging. They are also rich in citric acid, an AHA.
And of course, lemons are rich in Vitamin C. Vitamin C helps with skin-brightening and increasing collagen production.
The acidity of lemons may work as an astringent for acne.
However, lemons can also cause skin sensitivity due to its limonene content. It can also increase photosensitivity, or sensitivity to the sun.
This ingredient is also used to add a lemon scent to products.
Learn more about Citrus Limon Fruit ExtractGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractWe don't have a description for Morus Alba Leaf Extract yet.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium 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 BenzoateXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
