What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Sebacate
SolventPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate/Caprate
StabilisingBetaine
Humectant
Canola Oil
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Levulinic Acid
Perfuming
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Ether, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isopropyl Myristate, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Sebacate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate/Caprate, Betaine, Canola Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Beta-Glucan, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Maltodextrin, Levulinic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Tromethamine
BufferingIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Lecithin
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Kaolin
Abrasive
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingC9-12 Alkane
SolventPolyurethane-10
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Isohexadecane
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningLauryl Glucoside
CleansingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Mentha Viridis Extract
MaskingPogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Rose Extract
Skin ConditioningQuartz
Abrasive
Zingiber Officinale Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Stearic Acid, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Tromethamine, Isostearic Acid, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Lecithin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sorbitan Stearate, Kaolin, Saccharomyces Ferment, Triheptanoin, Decyl Glucoside, C9-12 Alkane, Polyurethane-10, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isohexadecane, Butylene Glycol, Lauroyl Lysine, Lauryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Citric Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Mentha Viridis Extract, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract, Rose Extract, Quartz, Zingiber Officinale Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 AcidSodium 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 BenzoateTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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!
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