What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Squalane
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCocoglycerides
Emollient
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientDiisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientEthyl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Lactate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylcellulose
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
Humectant
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Daemonorops Draco Extract
AstringentHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Angelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Malic Acid
Buffering
Annona Muricata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPsidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentTamarindus Indica Extract
SmoothingMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Squalane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cocoglycerides, Diisopropyl Adipate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Octyldodecanol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Lauryl Lactate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylcellulose, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide NP, Daemonorops Draco Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Malic Acid, Annona Muricata Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Tamarindus Indica Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopentyldiol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyester-5
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11
Emulsion StabilisingPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-10 Eicosanedioate/Tetradecanedioate
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingLinalool
Perfuming
Sodium Acetate
BufferingCitronellol
Perfuming
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Fructose
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTetraselmis Suecica Extract
Skin ConditioningUrea
Buffering
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Maltose
MaskingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSodium PCA
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Glucose
Humectant
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isopentyldiol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polyester-5, Mica, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Caprylyl Glycol, Propanediol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-10 Eicosanedioate/Tetradecanedioate, Silica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Parfum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Phosphate, Linalool, Sodium Acetate, Citronellol, Nonapeptide-1, Pentylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Fructose, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetraselmis Suecica Extract, Urea, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Maltose, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Trehalose, Lactic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Glucose, Disodium Phosphate, CI 77891
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Lactic Acid is another well-loved alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is gentler than glycolic acid but still highly effective.
Its main role is to exfoliate the surface of the skin by loosening the âglueâ that holds dead skin cells together. Shedding those old cells leads to smoother, softer, and more even-toned skin.
Because lactic acid molecules are larger than glycolic acid, they donât penetrate as deeply. This means theyâre less likely to sting or irritate, making it a great choice for beginners or those with sensitive skin.
Like glycolic acid, it can:
Lactic acid also acts as a humectant (like hyaluronic acid). It can draw water into the skin to improve hydration and also plays a role in the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the form of sodium lactate.
Studies show it can boost ceramide production to strengthen the skin barrier and even help balance the skinâs microbiome.
To get results, choose products with a pH between 3-4.
Lower strengths (5-12%) focus on surface exfoliation; higher strengths (12% and up) can reach deeper in the dermis (deeper, supportive layer) to improve skin texture and firmness over time.
Though it was originally derived from milk, most modern lactic acid used in skincare is vegan. It is made through non-dairy fermentation to create a bio-identical and stable form suitable for all formulations.
When lactic acid shows up near the end of an ingredient list, it usually means the brand added just a tiny amount to adjust the productâs pH.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Lactic acid is truly a gentle multitasker: it exfoliates, hydrates, strengthens, and brightens. It's a great ingredient for giving your skin a smooth, glowing, and healthy look without the harshness of stronger acids.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
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