What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningJojoba Esters
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentMentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Glycine
Buffering
Larix Europaea Wood Extract
HumectantSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Zinc Chloride
AntimicrobialApigenin
Antioxidant
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Panthenol, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Jojoba Esters, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Butylene Glycol, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower Extract, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Alcohol Denat., Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Sodium Benzoate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycine, Larix Europaea Wood Extract, Sodium Metabisulfite, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Zinc Chloride, Apigenin, Oleanolic Acid, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Amodimethicone
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantBehentrimonium Methosulfate
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningSilybum Marianum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMusa Sapientum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Arginine
Masking
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Helichrysum Italicum Extract
AntiseborrhoeicCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Polysilicone-29
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLysolecithin
EmulsifyingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Coconut Alkanes, Amodimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Silybum Marianum Seed Extract, Cetrimonium Chloride, Mentha Piperita Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Musa Sapientum Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Arginine, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Helichrysum Italicum Extract, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polysilicone-29, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Lysolecithin, Trideceth-12, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Limonene
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 AcidEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinPotassium 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 SorbatePropanediol 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 BenzoateWater. 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
