Belif Aqua Bomb Brightening Vitamin C Cream Versus Tatcha The Water Cream

Trehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.

Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone is a type of silicone.

Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It can be found naturally in our skin and hair.

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.

This form of hyaluronic acid is produced through fermentation.

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer is a type of hyaluronic acid. In fact, it is modified version of hyaluronic acid.

Serine is an amino acid naturally found in our body. Our bodies use amino acids to create protein.

Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.

We don't have a description for Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer.

Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.

We don't have a description for Pistacia Lentiscus Gum.

Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.

Glycine Soja Oil comes from the soybean. Glycine Soja is native to eastern Asia.

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.

Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.

Beta-Carotene is a carotenoid. It is an antioxidant that converts to Vitamin A. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil is the oil obtained from the seed of the edible carrot. The oil is created by steaming and distilling the seeds of the plant.

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract comes from the root commonly known as carrot (the orange kind we eat!).

We don't have a description for Salicornia Herbacea Extract.

We don't have a description for Stellaria Media Extract.

Alchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract is an antioxidant.

We don't have a description for Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract.

We don't have a description for Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract.

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract is is derived from colloidal oatmeal. Besides being a healthy breakfast, oats have many benefits in skincare too.

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract comes from the common Marigold plant. This ingredient is a skin conditioner.

We don't have a description for Nepeta Cataria Extract.

We don't have a description for Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract.

We don't have a description for Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract.

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

We don't have a description for Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer.

Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

Pentylene 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.

Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.

Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is oil expressed from the leaves of the rosemary plant.

Citrus Aurantifolia Oil is a fragrance and is an oil.

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil is the pressed oil of the Rose Geranium plant. It is volatile, meaning it evaporates off the skin.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil is oil from the peel of an orange fruit.

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".

Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.

Citral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.