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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate
Emollient
Urea
Buffering
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Bacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dalea Spinosa Seed Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Hexylresorcinol
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Anisate
AntimicrobialSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Gellan Gum
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Sodium Phytate
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Coco-Caprylate, Urea, Glyceryl Stearate, Bacillus Ferment, Cetyl Alcohol, Dalea Spinosa Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Hexylresorcinol, Glycerin, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Gellan Gum, Ferulic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Sodium Phytate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCollagen Amino Acids
Moisturising
Squalane
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Squalene
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Asparagopsis Armata Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantPhytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningOligopeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Folic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Amylopectin
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Myrica Cerifera Fruit Extract
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Prunus Lannesiana Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAkebia Quinata Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Lysate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dextran
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Collagen Amino Acids, Squalane, Caffeine, Squalene, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Acetyl Glutamine, Lecithin, Phospholipids, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Polyglutamic Acid, Phytosterols, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Ceramide NP, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Oligopeptide-3, Oligopeptide-2, Oligopeptide-1, Hexapeptide-11, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Folic Acid, Amylopectin, Tocopherol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Lactic Acid, Myrica Cerifera Fruit Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Prunus Lannesiana Flower Extract, Akebia Quinata Stem Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Ceramide EOP, Tripeptide-1, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dextran, Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 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 AcidPotassium 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 SorbateTocopherol (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 skinâs 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
