What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Dodecane
Perfuming
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Cera Alba
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Enteromorpha Compressa Extract
Skin ProtectingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSqualene
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Zinc Oxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Dodecane, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Cera Alba, Squalane, Magnesium Sulfate, Allantoin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Chloride, Glycine Soja Oil, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Tocopherol, Beta-Sitosterol, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Squalene, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
2-Methylpropanol
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, 2-Methylpropanol, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, CI 17200, CI 42090
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCitric 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 AcidWater. 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!
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