What's inside
What's inside
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSchizosaccharomyces Pombe Extract
Skin ConditioningImperata Cylindrica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Forsythia Koreana Branch/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Carboxymethyl Hyaluronate
HumectantGlycereth-26
Humectant
Diglycerin
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-10
EmulsifyingBetaine
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantErythritol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Pentasodium Pentetate
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Schizosaccharomyces Pombe Extract, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Forsythia Koreana Branch/Leaf Extract, Sodium Carboxymethyl Hyaluronate, Glycereth-26, Diglycerin, Methyl Gluceth-10, Betaine, Dipropylene Glycol, Erythritol, Glycerin, Ethoxydiglycol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Pentasodium Pentetate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Squalane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Thymus Extract
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Cholesteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyoxymethylene Melamine
Erythritol
Humectant
Trimethylpyrazine
Perfuming
Polyglyceryl-3 Hydroxypropyl Ethylhexyl Ether
Cleansing1,5-Pentanediol
SolventSorbitan Fatty Acid Ester
EmulsifyingPentasodium Ethylenediamine Tetramethylene Phosphonate
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tranexamic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Thymus Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Cholesteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Polyoxymethylene Melamine, Erythritol, Trimethylpyrazine, Polyglyceryl-3 Hydroxypropyl Ethylhexyl Ether, 1,5-Pentanediol, Sorbitan Fatty Acid Ester, Pentasodium Ethylenediamine Tetramethylene Phosphonate, Sodium Metaphosphate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCitric 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 AcidDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolYou might know this ingredient as a sugar substitute in foods. It is a sugar alcohol with humectant properties.
Humectants attract water to your skin (like glycerin or hyaluronic acid).
Fun fact: Erythritol can be naturally found in some fermented foods.
Learn more about ErythritolGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium 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 Citrate
