What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Phellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Betaine
Humectant
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientGlycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Polymethacrylate
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCalcium Pantothenate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Amylodextrin
AbsorbentFolic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Acetic Acid
BufferingRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicTocopheryl Linoleate
Antioxidant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Raffinose
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Silica
Abrasive
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Polyquaternium-51, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Pisum Sativum Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Soluble Collagen, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Betaine, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Carbomer, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Disodium EDTA, Cellulose Gum, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Ceramide 3, Xanthan Gum, Calcium Pantothenate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Amylodextrin, Folic Acid, Maltodextrin, Acetic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Biotin, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Cholesterol, Lactic Acid, Raffinose, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pyridoxine Hcl, Glycolic Acid, Silica, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingPunica Granatum Extract
AstringentCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Malic Acid
Buffering
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
S-Rice Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Sodium PCA, Niacinamide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Water, Ceramide AP, S-Rice Polypeptide-1, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceGlycerin 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 GlycerinLactic 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:
Learn more about Lactic AcidNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamidePotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopheryl 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 AcetateWater. 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
