What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Succinoyl Atelocollagen
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Extract
Skin ConditioningGlutamic Acid
Humectant
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningClematis Vitalba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingRosa Alba Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantNasturtium Officinale Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHumulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialArnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Lamium Album Flower Extract
AstringentCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Sylvestris Cone Extract
Masking
Morus Alba Root Extract
BleachingPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Skin ConditioningArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Allium Sativum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningSophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrangea Serrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentFucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Tilia Cordata Extract
RefreshingAchillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingSodium PCA
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Alanine
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Threonine
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingStyrene/Vp Copolymer
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Sorbitol, Betaine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Succinoyl Atelocollagen, Glycine Soja Extract, Glutamic Acid, Polyglutamic Acid, Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Clematis Vitalba Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rosa Alba Leaf/Stem Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Leaf/Stem Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Lamium Album Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Cone Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Allium Sativum Bulb Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Hydrangea Serrata Leaf Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Tilia Cordata Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Sodium PCA, Serine, Lysine, Glycine, Alanine, Arginine, Threonine, Proline, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Styrene/Vp Copolymer, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
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 AcidMethylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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
