What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Sodium Chloride 36%
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Coco-Betaine
CleansingPotassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Citrata Leaf Extract
Astringent
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningFreesia Refracta Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Vulgaris Extract
Skin ProtectingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract
AntimicrobialButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Chloride 36%, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Betaine, Potassium Cocoate, Coco-Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Mentha Citrata Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Chamomilla Vulgaris Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Malic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Glycolic Acid, Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Panthenol, Betaine, Acer Saccharum Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Tartaric Acid, Malic Acid, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycolic Acid is arguably the most famous alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) with tons of research backing its benefits.
It is found naturally in sugar cane but the form used in skincare is usually synthetic for purity and stability.
Glycolic acid removes the top layer of dead skin cells to allow newer and fresher ones to emerge.
AHAs work by breaking down the structural “glue” that holds old skin cells in place. When that buildup is gone, your skin can renew itself more efficiently.
Research also shows glycolic acid stimulates collagen production, helping to firm and thicken the skin over time. This is one of its biggest advantages over other AHAs.
Overall, glycolic acid helps with:
Fun fact: Glycolic acid boosts skin hydration by helping it produce molecules that increase hyaluronic acid naturally.
To work best, glycolic acid products should have a pH between 3-4 (that’s where exfoliation is most effective but still gentle on skin).
The pH and concentration of a product are key to its effectiveness:
It is normal to feel a slight stinging sensation when using glycolic acid. This usually fades as your skin adjusts.
Because glycolic acid has the smallest molecular size in the AHA family, it can penetrate deeper, which enhances its effectiveness but also makes it more likely to irritate sensitive skin.
If your skin is very sensitive or prone to rosacea, glycolic acid may be too strong; in that case, try milder options like lactic acid or a PHA instead.
Recent studies suggest glycolic acid might even help protect against UV damage. But don’t skip sunscreen! Freshly exfoliated skin is more sensitive to the sun.
Glycolic acid is a skincare superstar. It smooths, brightens, hydrates, and firms the skin. Unless you’re highly sensitive, it’s well worth adding to your routine.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Glycolic AcidPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about Panthenol
