What's inside
What's inside
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tetrasodium EDTA
Dimethicone
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Isopropyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Persea Gratissima Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycine Soja Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tetrasodium EDTA, Dimethicone, Citric Acid, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citral, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningAcetamidoethoxyethanol
Humectant
C9-12 Alkane
SolventPropanediol
Solvent
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Isohexadecane
EmollientSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sorbityl Laurate
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLinum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract
EmollientPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Water, Acetamidoethoxyethanol, C9-12 Alkane, Propanediol, Sorbitan Stearate, Isostearyl Isostearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Isohexadecane, Saccharide Isomerate, Caffeine, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Tocopherol, Sorbityl Laurate, Panthenol, Polysorbate 60, Ethylhexylglycerin, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Citrate, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Phospholipids, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
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 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.
Water. 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
