What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Potassium Myristate
EmulsifyingMethylpropanediol
SolventMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Laurate
EmulsifyingPotassium Stearate
CleansingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Betaine
Humectant
Dahlia Variabilis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Surfactant
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentIllite
Abrasive
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Dextrin
AbsorbentKaolin
Abrasive
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Extract
HumectantBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningPinus Strobus Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Potassium Myristate, Methylpropanediol, Myristic Acid, Potassium Laurate, Potassium Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Lauric Acid, Betaine, Dahlia Variabilis Flower Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Stearic Acid, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Chloride, Sorbitan Olivate, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Montmorillonite, Illite, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Phytate, Dextrin, Kaolin, Hexylene Glycol, Cyanocobalamin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Extract, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Mandelic Acid, Maltodextrin, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Pinus Strobus Bark Extract, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningP-Anisic Acid
Masking
Sodium Phytate
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPapain
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Vitis Vinifera Juice
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Algin
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Mandelic Acid, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water, Sodium Levulinate, P-Anisic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Papain, Citric Acid, Vitis Vinifera Juice, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Sodium Benzoate, Algin, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMandelic Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA).
Like other AHAs, it helps exfoliate the surface of the skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
Mandelic acid helps with:
Due to it having a larger molecular size than glycolic acid, mandelic acid is able to penetrate the skin more slowly and evenly. This makes it gentler and less irritating, making it a great option for sensitive or beginner skin.
Despite being milder, mandelic acid is still an effective exfoliant that improves skin texture and tone over time.
What makes mandelic acid stand out from other AHAs? It has antibacterial and antioxidant properties.
These traits make it a great option for acne-prone or problem skin by reducing active breakouts and fading post-acne marks. Studies show that mandelic acid (especially when combined with salicylic acid) can significantly reduce pimples and hyperpigmentation while causing fewer side effects than stronger acids.
Mandelic acid is effective in concentrations of 5% and up with an ideal pH range of 3-4 for at-home use.
Like other AHAs, it’s important to wear sunscreen daily to protect your newly exfoliated skin.
However, unlike glycolic acid, mandelic acid is light-sensitive. Be sure your mandelic acid is packaged in opaque containers to ensure it stays stable and effective.
In short, mandelic acid is a gentle yet powerful AHA that exfoliates, brightens, and helps clarify skin while keeping irritation low. Its antibacterial action makes it especially beneficial for those with acne-prone, sensitive, or uneven skin, offering smoother, clearer, and more even-toned results over time.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Mandelic AcidSodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.
Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.
Water. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
