What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl 2-Glyceryl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Glutathione
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Narcissus Poeticus Callus Extract
Antioxidant
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
Emollient
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Extract
MaskingCitrus Nobilis Fruit Extract
MaskingOenothera Biennis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Palmitoyl Sh-Octapeptide-24 Amide
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Sh-Tripeptide-5 Norisoleucyl Sh-Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Pancratium Maritimum Extract
BleachingPhellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDna
Skin ConditioningPhenylpropanol
Masking
Prunus Persica Leaf Extract
Emollient
Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMalic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lecithin
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Benzalkonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Isomerized Safflower Acid
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Linseed Acid
CleansingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Water, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Glycerin, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Caprylyl 2-Glyceryl Ascorbate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ferulic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Arbutin, Glutathione, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Narcissus Poeticus Callus Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Algae Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Extract, Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract, Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract, Palmitic Acid, Palmitoyl Sh-Octapeptide-24 Amide, Palmitoyl Sh-Tripeptide-5 Norisoleucyl Sh-Nonapeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Dna, Phenylpropanol, Prunus Persica Leaf Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Malic Acid, Citric Acid, Lecithin, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polysorbate 80, Beeswax, Benzalkonium Chloride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Isomerized Safflower Acid, Kaolin, Linseed Acid, Ascorbic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantLimonene
Perfuming
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Propylene Glycol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Parfum, Dipropylene Glycol, Limonene, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, CI 15985, CI 19140, 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.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate is a version of ascorbic acid, or Vitamin C.
This ingredient has many benefits including reducing wrinkles, skin soothing, dark spot fading, and fighting against free radicals.
It helps with dark spot fading by interfering with the process of skin darkening, helping to reduce hyperpigmentation. Like other forms of vitamin C, this ingredient encourages the skin to create more collagen.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
One study found Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate to degrade in sunlight, but is stabilized when combined with acetyl zingerone.
Learn more about Ascorbyl TetraisopalmitateButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitrus Junos Fruit Extract comes from the Citrus Junos tree, or the Yuzu plant.
Yuzu has many skin benefits. It contains antioxidants and a variety of Vitamins. The vitamins found in yuzu include: Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
Vitamins C and A also provide plenty of skin benefits such as boosting collagen production and helping to reduce the signs of aging.
For those with allergies, Yuzu does contain limonene and linalool. Both these compounds may cause skin sensitivity. If you have concerns, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about Citrus Junos Fruit ExtractGlycerin 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 GlycerinTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
