What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
C9-12 Alkane
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate
EmollientAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Dibehenate
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopheryl Glucoside
EmollientTribehenin
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, C9-12 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Bakuchiol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Parfum, Glyceryl Behenate, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Glucoside, Tribehenin, Xanthan Gum
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Sucrose Distearate
Emollient
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Astaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Bidens Pilosa Extract
HumectantVaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Juice
MoisturisingCitrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
Cleansing
Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Grandis Peel Extract
Astringent
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Bud Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPhosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Mannitol
Humectant
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Squalene
Emollient
P-Anisic Acid
Masking
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLevulinic Acid
Perfuming
Arginine
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCalcium Gluconate
HumectantLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Water, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Sucrose Distearate, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa Starch, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Astaxanthin, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Juice, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Bud Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Phosphatidylcholine, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Mannitol, Sucrose Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Squalene, P-Anisic Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Levulinate, Xanthan Gum, Levulinic Acid, Arginine, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Gluconolactone, Citric Acid, Beta-Sitosterol, Sodium Chloride, Calcium Gluconate, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
Ascorbyl Glucoside is a stable form of Vitamin C. It is created by combining glucose from starch.
When applied to skin, Ascorbyl Glucoside turns into Ascorbic Acid.
Ascorbyl Glucoside is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may damage skin cells.
It can help to reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Ascorbyl GlucosideCitric 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 AcidCoco-Caprylate/Caprate is a lightweight ester created from coconut oil fatty acids, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is an emollient that helps soften skin and reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL). What sets it apart from heavier emollients is its ultralight, non-greasy feel.
Once applied, this ingredient dries down quickly and leaves a dry, silky finish behind. This also helps improve spreadability and texture.
This ingredient has an excellent safety-record and is non-irritating.
Typical concentrations for cosmetics range from 0.5-62%.
Research on Malassezia growth found no growth on fatty acid esters with chain lengths shorter than 12 carbons (it prefers C11-24).
Since Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is built on C8 and C10 fatty acids, it is out of the range that Malassezia metabolizes, and therefore safe for fungal acne.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateGlycerin (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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolSodium 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 WaterXanthan 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
