What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantCucumis Sativus Seed Oil
EmollientCitrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
EmollientSqualane
EmollientCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLotus Corniculatus Flower Extract
MaskingLitchi Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingJasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
MaskingCananga Odorata Flower Extract
PerfumingMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Clementina Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Tangerina Peel Extract
AstringentCitrus Grandis Peel Extract
AstringentCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion StabilisingCitrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
CleansingMentha Viridis Extract
MaskingCurcuma Longa Root Oil
PerfumingQuartz
AbrasivePhospholipids
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSorbic Acid
PreservativePhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Glycerin, Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Squalane, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Lotus Corniculatus Flower Extract, Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Clementina Fruit Extract, Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Mentha Viridis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Oil, Quartz, Phospholipids, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, CI 14700
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract
AstringentAminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
MaskingRetinol
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingMimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialWater, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Retinol, Glycine Soja Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate
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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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