What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Palau White Clay
HumectantAgathis Australis Resin
Glycerin
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Betaine
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Potassium Palmitate
EmulsifyingTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningMicrocitrus Australis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMicrocitrus Australasica Fruit Extract
Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract
HumectantGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Palau White Clay, Agathis Australis Resin, Glycerin, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Betaine, Cetearyl Olivate, Potassium Palmitate, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Microcitrus Australis Fruit Extract, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
PPG-24-Glycereth-24
EmulsifyingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentC18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Olive Oil Decyl Esters
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Flour
Skin ConditioningSodium Mannose Phosphate
HumectantPhytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Beta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningMimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingIlex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Sea Salt
Abrasive
Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
Antimicrobial
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil
Masking
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract
MaskingLactic Acid
Buffering
Bentonite
Absorbent
C12-18 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientSqualene
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Mannose
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, PPG-24-Glycereth-24, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Jojoba Esters, Olive Oil Decyl Esters, Phytosterols, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Flour, Sodium Mannose Phosphate, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Hydrolyzed Beta-Glucan, Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Sea Salt, Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract, Lactic Acid, Bentonite, C12-18 Acid Triglyceride, Squalene, Tocopherol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Mannose, Citric Acid, Hydrated Silica, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Coumarin, Linalool, Limonene
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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.
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 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 GlycerinHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilSodium 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 Benzoate
