What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Methylpropanediol
SolventPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCetylpyridinium Chloride
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Cholesterol
Emollient
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Water, Isopropyl Myristate, Methylpropanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Panthenol, Betaine, Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetylpyridinium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sucrose Stearate, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cholesterol, Madecassoside
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventIsopentyldiol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Pentaerythritol
Humectant
Acetic Acid
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Water, Methylpropanediol, Isopentyldiol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Polysorbate 20, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Pentaerythritol, Acetic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCitric 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 AcidMethylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolWater. 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!
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