What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDiisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentArginine
Masking
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPropanediol
Solvent
Maltooligosyl Glucoside
Skin ConditioningC20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingC20-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Cellulose Acetate
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPropylene Glycol Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantMannitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantRhamnose
HumectantPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDiethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Lysine
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Chloride
Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, CI 77891, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Cetyl Phosphate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Pentylene Glycol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Arginine, CI 77492, Propanediol, Maltooligosyl Glucoside, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, C20-22 Alcohols, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Decyl Glucoside, Cellulose Acetate, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide, Magnesium Stearate, Propylene Glycol Stearate, Citric Acid, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Citrate, Tocopheryl Acetate, CI 77491, Mannitol, Xylitol, O-Cymen-5-Ol, CI 77499, Rhamnose, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Lysine, Magnesium Chloride
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 7%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 7%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
C15-19 Alkane
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer
StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cassia Alata Leaf Extract
AstringentCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 7%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 7%, Water, Glycerin, C15-19 Alkane, Niacinamide, Propanediol, C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cassia Alata Leaf Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Jojoba Esters, Maltodextrin, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglycerin-3, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
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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.
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 AcidGlycerin (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 GlycolPropanediol 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 PropanediolWater. 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 Water
