What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol Dicaprylate
EmollientSaccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Glycerin
Humectant
Thermus Thermophillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningDipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Manihot Esculenta Tuber Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Medicago Sativa Extract
TonicSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentGlucose
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Polyacrylate-13
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPolyisobutene
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Laureth-3
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Lactate
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicWater, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Propanediol Dicaprylate, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glycerin, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Manihot Esculenta Tuber Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Medicago Sativa Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Plankton Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Glucose, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Hexapeptide-9, Phenoxyethanol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Polyacrylate-13, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Parfum, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Polyisobutene, Xanthan Gum, Palmitic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethiconol, Laureth-3, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Carbomer, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Biotin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil
Masking
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract
Masking
Honey
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Glycerin
Humectant
Zea Mays Silk Extract
Skin ConditioningHeptyl Glucoside
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCollagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Algae Extract
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningBulbine Frutescens Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantSucrose
Humectant
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Tropolone
Skin ConditioningFucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientArginine
Masking
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Camphor
Masking
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Water
Masking
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Tapioca Starch
Thioctic Acid
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract, Honey, Maltodextrin, Glycerin, Zea Mays Silk Extract, Heptyl Glucoside, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Collagen Extract, Algae Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Bulbine Frutescens Leaf Juice, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Sucrose, Arbutin, Tropolone, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Arginine, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Camphor, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Cocos Nucifera Water, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Tapioca Starch, Thioctic Acid
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric 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 AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcellulosePotassium 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 SorbateSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Benzoate
