What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantMethylpropanediol
SolventGlycolic Acid
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingVitis Vinifera Juice
AntioxidantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
BufferingArginine
MaskingSodium Benzoate
MaskingPaeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenylpropanol
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Phytate
Linalool
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingWater, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Vitis Vinifera Juice, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Arginine, Sodium Benzoate, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Phenylpropanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Phytate, Linalool, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingLecithin
EmollientLactic Acid
BufferingVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientRibes Nigrum Seed Oil
EmollientCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingVaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentSodium Lactate
BufferingCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPassiflora Edulis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingCitrus Nobilis Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Tangerina Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
AstringentAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePotassium Sorbate
PreservativeTocopherol
AntioxidantHippophae Rhamnoides Oil
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Bisulfite
AntioxidantCitral
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingWater, Glycerin, Polysorbate 60, Lecithin, Lactic Acid, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Maltodextrin, Sodium Lactate, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Parfum, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil, Alcohol Denat., Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Bisulfite, Citral, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
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 GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolPotassium 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 SorbateWater. 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