What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Inulin
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentHydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPropylene Carbonate
SolventCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Behenyl Alcohol, Inulin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glyceryl Stearate, Jojoba Esters, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Propylene Carbonate, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propanediol, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Citric Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactic Acid, Polyglycerin-3, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polysilicone-11
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentDecyloxazolidinone
AntimicrobialMagnesium Sulfate
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Xylitol
Humectant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventCitric Acid
Buffering
Menthoxypropanediol
Masking
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Saponins
CleansingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Malva Sylvestris Extract
AstringentAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Geraniol
Perfuming
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Palmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCitral
Perfuming
Aframomum Angustifolium Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Flower Extract
Masking
Water, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Niacinamide, Polysilicone-11, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Alcohol, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, CI 77891, Parfum, Mica, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, Boron Nitride, Decyloxazolidinone, Magnesium Sulfate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Xylitol, Propylene Carbonate, Citric Acid, Menthoxypropanediol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sodium Benzoate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Hydroxide, Adenosine, Saponins, Potassium Sorbate, Limonene, Malva Sylvestris Extract, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 77491, Tocopherol, Geraniol, Saccharide Isomerate, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, CI 77492, Citral, Aframomum Angustifolium Seed Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract
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 AcidDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteGlycerin 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 GlycerinPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateThis ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateSodium 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 BenzoateSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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
