What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Maris Aqua
HumectantAscorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Cocoate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventC15-19 Alkane
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Morus Alba Root Extract
BleachingVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Isohexadecane
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCitronellyl Methylcrotonate
Masking
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Maris Aqua, Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate, Ethylhexyl Cocoate, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, C15-19 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Morus Alba Root Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Isohexadecane, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Sclerotium Gum, Citronellyl Methylcrotonate, Alcohol, Sorbitan Oleate, Citric Acid, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Chlorphenesin, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningSnail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSqualane
Emollient
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingFructose
Humectant
Lactitol
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSericin
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientHydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
AbsorbentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Trehalose
Humectant
Methylsilanol Hydroxyproline Aspartate
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingBHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Superoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingWater, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Methyl Gluceth-20, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Dibutyl Adipate, Niacinamide, Maltodextrin, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Squalane, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hexylene Glycol, Fructose, Lactitol, Xanthan Gum, Sericin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Isohexadecane, Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Trehalose, Methylsilanol Hydroxyproline Aspartate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Carbomer, Polysorbate 60, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Superoxide Dismutase, Tromethamine
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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.
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 AcidGlycerin (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 GlycerinIsohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.
Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.
Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.
Learn more about IsohexadecaneParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
