What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lysolecithin
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPullulan
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Erythritol
Humectant
Carrageenan
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Astringent
Cananga Odorata Flower Water
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Diglucosyl Gallic Acid, Citric Acid, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Pullulan, Silica, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Erythritol, Carrageenan, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Isopentyldiol, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Water, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tin Oxide, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77891, Mica
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Methylpropanediol
SolventSodium PCA
Humectant
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Extract
EmollientLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingFullerenes
AntimicrobialHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Glutathione
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Methylpropanediol, Sodium PCA, C12-14 Pareth-12, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Water, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Panthenol, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Tranexamic Acid, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Fullerenes, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Ceramide NP, Glutathione, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Citric 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
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 PropanediolSodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid. It is naturally occurring in our skin's natural moisturizing factors where it works to maintain hydration.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
This ingredient has skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCAWater. 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
