What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPoloxamer 182
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberSea Water
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Poloxamer 182, Propanediol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Chlorphenesin, Hyaluronic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Sea Water, Disodium EDTA, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract, Glycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, CI 42090
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Phytate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Octanediol
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Copper Gluconate, Butylene Glycol, Octanediol, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract comes from the common Marigold plant part of the Asteraceae family. This ingredient is a skin conditioner.
Marigolds contain flavonoids. Flavonoids are a group of substances found naturally in plants. They possess antioxidant and inflammation properties.
This ingredient soothes skin inflammation by inhibiting inhibiting a part of the inflammation process.
Marigolds have been used in traditional medicine throughout Asia and Europe.
Learn more about Calendula Officinalis Flower ExtractCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
