What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
Acetyl Tyrosine
Skin ConditioningSaxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingAminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentGlutathione
Sodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-8
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether
EmulsifyingHedera Helix Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPhytic Acid
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Polyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHexapeptide-2
Bleaching
Kojic Acid
Antioxidant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningArisaema Amurense Extract
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phenylethyl Resorcinol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningFarnesol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Sodium Bisulfite
Antioxidant
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Water, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine, Alpha-Arbutin, Arbutin, Citric Acid, Sodium Sulfite, Acetyl Tyrosine, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glutathione, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, PEG-8, Caprylyl Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, Hedera Helix Leaf Extract, Phytic Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Lactic Acid, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hexapeptide-2, Kojic Acid, Acetyl Glucosamine, Arisaema Amurense Extract, Decyl Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Farnesol, Linalool, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Sodium Bisulfite, Sodium Metabisulfite
Water
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientLecithin
Emollient
Acrylic Acid/Acrylamidomethyl Propane Sulfonic Acid Copolymer
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPEG-400
Emulsion StabilisingDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Melanin
Skin ProtectingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Water, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Diisopropyl Adipate, Lecithin, Acrylic Acid/Acrylamidomethyl Propane Sulfonic Acid Copolymer, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xanthan Gum, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, PEG-400, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Melanin, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglutamic Acid, Carbomer, Ferulic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Disodium EDTA, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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
