What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPantolactone
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Pantolactone, Tocopherol, Citric Acid
Calendula Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Water
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialPunica Granatum Sterols
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Pyrus Malus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Alaria Esculenta Extract
Skin ProtectingRhododendron Ferrugineum Extract
MaskingBorago Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Medicago Sativa Extract
TonicBacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Algae Extract
Emollient
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Stevioside
MaskingMagnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPhytic Acid
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCalendula Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice, Propanediol, Water, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lauryl Laurate, Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate, Punica Granatum Sterols, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Squalane, Ceramide NP, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract, Borago Officinalis Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Medicago Sativa Extract, Bacillus Ferment, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Algae Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Glucoside, Saccharide Isomerate, Stevioside, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Phenethyl Alcohol, Phytic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate
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 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 GlycerinWater. 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
