What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Squalane
Emollient
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Alpha-Methyl-Beta-Ionone
Perfuming
Water
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingC13-15 Alkane
SolventMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
C15-19 Alkane
SolventPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium PCA
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Malic Acid
Buffering
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Phytic Acid
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Farnesol
Perfuming
Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract
CleansingCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientDicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
Masking
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract
AstringentPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRose Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Santalum Album Wood Extract
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Squalane, Ceramide AP, Bisabolol, Alpha-Methyl-Beta-Ionone, Water, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, C13-15 Alkane, Methyl Gluceth-20, C15-19 Alkane, Propanediol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium PCA, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Saccharide Isomerate, Malic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Phytic Acid, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Farnesol, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Jojoba Esters, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Isoamyl Laurate, Isohexadecane, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dimethiconol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycereth-26, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Rose Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract, Santalum Album Wood Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77891, Mica
Glycerin
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingSucrose Laurate
Emollient
Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Betula Alba Juice
AstringentChamomilla Recutita Flower Water
MaskingFagus Sylvatica Bud Extract
TonicTocopherol
Antioxidant
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Squalene
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningLauryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Sucrose Laurate, Prunus Domestica Seed Oil, Betula Alba Juice, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water, Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract, Tocopherol, Beta-Sitosterol, Squalene, Water, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Citric Acid
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 GlycerinTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
