What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventLactic Acid
BufferingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientSodium Lactate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingMicrocitrus Australasica Fruit Extract
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMandelic Acid
AntimicrobialNiacinamide
SmoothingSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
MaskingCedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingCymbopogon Martini Oil
MaskingRosa Damascena Flower Oil
MaskingVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf Extract
AstringentCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientActinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientAcacia Victoriae Fruit Extract
AntioxidantAcronychia Acidula Fruit Extract
HumectantWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Lactic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Lactate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Mandelic Acid, Niacinamide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Acacia Victoriae Fruit Extract, Acronychia Acidula Fruit Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantAlcohol
AntimicrobialAscorbyl Glucoside
AntioxidantPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
MaskingCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
MaskingTremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion StabilisingMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantHoney
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantBetaine
HumectantSoluble Collagen
HumectantPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingMenthol
MaskingMalic Acid
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylparaben
PreservativeMethylparaben
PreservativeParfum
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Honey, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine, Soluble Collagen, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Menthol, Malic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, 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.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil comes from the bitter orange, an orange native to Southeast Asia.
This orange is commonly used in cosmetics and food. It is a common ingredient for marmalade.
Citrus peels are often made up of mainly limonene, a fragrance with a citrus scent. They also contain flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Dulcis OilThis extract comes from cucumber. Cucumbers are mostly made up of water (95%), and the other 5% is composed of: vitamin C, caffeic acid, fatty acids, amino acids, and other minerals.
Cucumbers have anti-inflammatory, barrier repair, and hydrating properties.
They contain shikimate dehydrigenase, an enzyme shown to help reduce inflammation and soothe the skin.
The amino acids found in cucumbers help nourish our skin's natural acid mantle (it's an important part of our skin barrier). This slightly acidic film acts as a barrier to protect us from bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants.
Unless you have an allergy to cucumbers, this is generally a non-irritating ingredient.
Fun fact: Cucumis Sativus is native to South Asia and can now be found on every continent.
Learn more about Cucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum