What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSea Silt Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Magnesium PCA
Humectant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Manganese PCA
HumectantPolylysine
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water
TonicNymphaea Caerulea Flower Water
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-2
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Sea Silt Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Magnesium PCA, Zinc PCA, Sodium PCA, Manganese PCA, Polylysine, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water, Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Water, Biosaccharide Gum-2, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Sodium Phytate
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Benzyl Glycol
SolventChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Ectoin, Sodium Citrate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Sodium Phytate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Benzyl Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Yeast Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 GlycerinWater. 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
