What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Xylitol
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Borago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Echinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Foeniculum Vulgare Leaf Extract
HumectantLaurus Nobilis Leaf Extract
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Lippia Citriodora Leaf Extract
Astringent
Malva Sylvestris Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Arvensis Leaf Extract
MaskingOriganum Majorana Leaf Extract
AntiseborrhoeicOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Incarnata Extract
AstringentPelargonium Graveolens Extract
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glucose
Humectant
Octanediol
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingOleyl Alcohol
Emollient
Water, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Xylitol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Althaea Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Lippia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Malva Sylvestris Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract, Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Glycerin, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Glucose, Octanediol, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Gluconolactone, Tocopherol, Octyldodecanol, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycine Soja Sterols, Xanthan Gum, Oleyl Alcohol
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Citric 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 AcidEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
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 PropanediolSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
