What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Royal Jelly
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Succinic Acid
BufferingBehentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSaccharum Officinarum Extract
Moisturising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantAcer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Glycerin, Gluconolactone, Succinic Acid, Behentrimonium Chloride, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lactic Acid, Cetrimonium Chloride, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Isopropyl Alcohol, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, DMDM Hydantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Acer Saccharum Extract, Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinLactic Acid is another well-loved alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is gentler than glycolic acid but still highly effective.
Its main role is to exfoliate the surface of the skin by loosening the âglueâ that holds dead skin cells together. Shedding those old cells leads to smoother, softer, and more even-toned skin.
Because lactic acid molecules are larger than glycolic acid, they donât penetrate as deeply. This means theyâre less likely to sting or irritate, making it a great choice for beginners or those with sensitive skin.
Like glycolic acid, it can:
Lactic acid also acts as a humectant (like hyaluronic acid). It can draw water into the skin to improve hydration and also plays a role in the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the form of sodium lactate.
Studies show it can boost ceramide production to strengthen the skin barrier and even help balance the skinâs microbiome.
To get results, choose products with a pH between 3-4.
Lower strengths (5-12%) focus on surface exfoliation; higher strengths (12% and up) can reach deeper in the dermis (deeper, supportive layer) to improve skin texture and firmness over time.
Though it was originally derived from milk, most modern lactic acid used in skincare is vegan. It is made through non-dairy fermentation to create a bio-identical and stable form suitable for all formulations.
When lactic acid shows up near the end of an ingredient list, it usually means the brand added just a tiny amount to adjust the productâs pH.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Lactic acid is truly a gentle multitasker: it exfoliates, hydrates, strengthens, and brightens. It's a great ingredient for giving your skin a smooth, glowing, and healthy look without the harshness of stronger acids.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidPhenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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!
Learn more about Water
