What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsostearyl Neopentanoate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingGelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin ProtectingCentaurium Erythraea Extract
Skin ConditioningDictyopteris Polypodioides Extract
EmollientCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactis Proteinum
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingPetrolatum
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingIsohexadecane
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Soy Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingMicrococcus Lysate
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Tromethamine
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCalcium Chloride
AstringentTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycereth-26, Acetyl Glucosamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Centaurium Erythraea Extract, Dictyopteris Polypodioides Extract, Caffeine, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Yeast Extract, Lactis Proteinum, Glycine Soja Protein, Petrolatum, Cetearyl Glucoside, Isohexadecane, Caprylyl Glycol, Adenosine, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Soy Amino Acids, Hexylene Glycol, Micrococcus Lysate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ergothioneine, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Biotin, Cetyl Alcohol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Oleate, Lecithin, Polysorbate 80, Polysorbate 20, Tromethamine, Citric Acid, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, Calcium Chloride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Mica, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-8
HumectantDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Buglossoides Arvensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Limonene
Perfuming
Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Veronica Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
AstringentHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Nyctanthes Arbor-Tristis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil
Masking
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Coriandrum Sativum Fruit Oil
Masking
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, PEG-8, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Buglossoides Arvensis Seed Oil, Benzyl Benzoate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Maltodextrin, Limonene, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Tocopherol, Veronica Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hexyl Cinnamal, Dehydroacetic Acid, Nyctanthes Arbor-Tristis Flower Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil, Coriandrum Sativum Fruit Oil, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin
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 AcidDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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.
Sodium 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
