What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lotus Corniculatus Flower Extract
MaskingLitchi Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Extract
Perfuming
Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Clementina Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Tangerina Peel Extract
AstringentCitrus Grandis Peel Extract
Astringent
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
Cleansing
Mentha Viridis Extract
MaskingCurcuma Longa Root Oil
Perfuming
Quartz
Abrasive
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 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
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract
AstringentAminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coccinia 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
Masking
Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Water, 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 (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
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 the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
