What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Pyrus Malus Pulp Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ceteareth-20
CleansingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Avium Seed Oil
Emollient
Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Bromelain
Skin Conditioning
Papain
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Antioxidant
Prunus Cerasus Shell Powder
Abrasive
Litchi Chinensis Seed Powder
Abrasive
Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Raphanus Sativus Root Extract
AstringentRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberSodium Isethionate
CleansingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantPyrus Malus Pulp Extract, Glycolic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lactic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Ceteareth-20, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Prunus Avium Seed Oil, Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract, Bromelain, Papain, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Prunus Cerasus Shell Powder, Litchi Chinensis Seed Powder, Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract, Tocopherol, Coconut Acid, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Raphanus Sativus Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Maltodextrin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Sodium Isethionate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, CI 16035, CI 19140, CI 17200
Glycerin
Humectant
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningCellulose Acetate
Volcanic Sand
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Antioxidant
Kaolin
Abrasive
Cichorium Intybus Root Extract
MaskingRubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Grandis Peel Extract
Astringent
Citrus Clementina Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientCitrus Tangerina Peel Extract
AstringentAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningFragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Rosa Damascena Extract
MaskingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Glycerin, Pvp, Water, Cellulose Acetate, Volcanic Sand, Sodium Chloride, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Kaolin, Cichorium Intybus Root Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Silica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, Bisabolol, Lactic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Extract, Citrus Clementina Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Hexylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredientâs final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolLactic 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 AcidThis one is the fancy name for pomegranate enzyme. It is created by fermenting pomegranate (Punica Granatum) with Lactobacillus bacteria.
The fermentation step breaks down the fruit's bound polyphenols into smaller, more skin-available forms. Most notably, Punicalagin gets converted into Ellagic Acid.
What you end up with is a water-loving ingredient packed with plant antioxidants and a gentle skin-dissolving enzyme that works in two ways:
1) it fights daily damage from things like pollution and UV
2) it lightly loosens dead skin cells on the surface for a smoother, brighter look.
The antioxidant side is the better studied half. Pomegranate's natural compounds help neutralize unstable molecules that damage skin cells and lab studies on skin cells show they can also help calm inflammation.
Exfoliation from this ingredient is soft; it gently loosens dead skin cells on the surface. Even manufacturers admit it's not as strong as AHAs like glycolic acid.
A 2022 human trial on a fermented pomegranate serum reported improvements in moisture, brightness, elasticity, spots, and collagen density after 4-8 weeks.
This ingredient is recommended to be used at 1-3% by suppliers. Since the Lactobacillus is a fermenting organism rather than live culture in a final product, there's no known fungal acne concern.
Just be sure to patch test or avoid if you have known pomegranate allergies.
Learn more about Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment ExtractLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a natural preservative. It comes from fermenting radish roots with a bacteria called leuconostoc. The trade name for this ingredient is Leucidal.
Leuconostoc comes from lactic acid.
This ingredient has antimicrobial properties and helps prevent the growth of bacteria in a product.
Leuconostoc is used to make the traditional Korean side-dish, kimchi. It is also used to make sourdough bread (both incredibly yummy foods).
Learn more about Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltratePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
