What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-4 Stearate
Emulsifying
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Punica Granatum Sterols
Skin Conditioning
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Monarda Didyma Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Hull Extract
MoisturisingSilver
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAmaranthus Caudatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hordeum Distichon Extract
Skin ProtectingTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Betula Alba Bark Extract
Masking
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Lysate
Skin ConditioningDecyl Oleate
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Polyacrylate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11
Emulsion StabilisingCocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
EmollientCocos Nucifera Water
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Isoamyl Laurate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Propanediol, Coconut Alkanes, Dicaprylyl Ether, Polyglyceryl-4 Stearate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Squalane, Punica Granatum Sterols, Linoleic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Monarda Didyma Extract, Oryza Sativa Hull Extract, Silver, Polyglutamic Acid, Cetearyl Olivate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Oil, Hordeum Distichon Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Saccharomyces Lysate, Decyl Oleate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Citric Acid, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Cocos Nucifera Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylyl Glycol, Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Pentylene Glycol, Linalool, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xanthan Gum
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 AcidPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium 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 BenzoateSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
