What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Bentonite
Absorbent
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantGlycerin
Humectant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Trehalose
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
Exfoliating
Propanediol
Solvent
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Erythritol
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract
HumectantSodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Water, Kaolin, Bentonite, CI 77891, Glycerin, Benzyl Alcohol, Trehalose, Xanthan Gum, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Propanediol, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Erythritol, Lecithin, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Triethanolamine
BufferingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTapioca Starch Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Absorbent
Myristyl Laurate
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Equisetum Hyemale Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Tyrosine
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Valeriana Officinalis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Orchis Mascula Flower Extract
SoothingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCitrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Astringent
Tocopheryl Linoleate
Antioxidant
Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
RefreshingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tapioca Starch
Hypericum Perforatum Extract
AntimicrobialPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Valeriana Officinalis Rhizome Extract
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Humulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialArnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coumarin
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Isoeugenol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Jojoba Esters, Phenoxyethanol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Triethanolamine, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Myristyl Myristate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Carbomer, Tapioca Starch Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Myristyl Laurate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Disodium EDTA, Equisetum Hyemale Extract, Butylene Glycol, Tyrosine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Valeriana Officinalis Root Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Glucose, Orchis Mascula Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Tapioca Starch, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, Propylene Glycol, Valeriana Officinalis Rhizome Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Coumarin, Eugenol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Isoeugenol, Limonene, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Cinnamal
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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 is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium 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 BenzoateTocopherol (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.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
