This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Niacinamide and Papain to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin.
This exfoliator is formulated around Cellulose to control oil.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Diglycerin
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenyl Triacetate
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
Emollient
Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningPapain
Skin Conditioning
Bromelain
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Hydroxypropylcellulose
EmulsifyingCellulose
Absorbent
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Diglycerin, Carbomer, Cetrimonium Chloride, Glycereth-26, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Panthenyl Triacetate, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Papain, Bromelain, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Lactobacillus, Lactobacillus Ferment, Xanthan Gum, Saccharide Isomerate, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Cellulose, Maltodextrin, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Linalool, CI 16035
Water
Skin ConditioningCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Cellulose
Absorbent
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningFlower Extract
Usnea Barbata Extract
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Citrus Limon Fruit Water
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentPortulaca Pilosa Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cetrimonium Chloride, Cellulose, Propylene Glycol, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Flower Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Carbomer, Polysorbate 80, Citrus Limon Fruit Water, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
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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.
Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.
Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.
It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.
Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.
A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.
Learn more about CarbomerCellulose is the main component of plant cell walls. It is used as an emulsifier, absorbent, and texture enhancer.
This ingredient has many functions:
Fun fact: Cellulose is the most abundant form of organic polymer on Earth.
Learn more about CelluloseThis ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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