What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Potassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Trehalose
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Histidine
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningTyrosine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingLeucine
Skin ConditioningAspartic Acid
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Royal Jelly
Glycine
Buffering
Viola Tricolor Extract
EmollientGlycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentSophora Flavescens Root Extract
Antioxidant
Fomes Officinalis Extract
Skin ProtectingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Arginine
Masking
Phenylalanine
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Decyl Glucoside, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Potassium Cocoate, Citric Acid, Niacinamide, Trehalose, Ceramide NP, Histidine, Hyaluronic Acid, Isoleucine, Proline, Tyrosine, Lysine, Alanine, Leucine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Serine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Royal Jelly, Glycine, Viola Tricolor Extract, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Fomes Officinalis Extract, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Arginine, Phenylalanine
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamide DEA
EmulsifyingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Trideceth-9
EmulsifyingGlucose
Humectant
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Cocamide DEA, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Propylene Glycol, Benzoic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Zinc PCA, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trideceth-9, Glucose, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum
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
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene 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 AcidCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract comes from the watermelon. Watermelon has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Watermelons are rich in antioxidants such as Vitamin A, Vitamin C and lycopene. It also contains sugars and amino acids, such as arginine and glutathione.
Lycopene is a potent antioxidant. Besides helping to protect your skin against free-radical molecules, it also helps soothe the skin. Lycopene gives watermelon the distinct red color.
Learn more about Citrullus Lanatus Fruit ExtractGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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
