What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate
Emollient
Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Polyglutamate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Rosa Canina Seed Oil
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Callus Conditioned Media
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningP-Anisic Acid
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 26100
Cosmetic ColorantSolvent Yellow 18
Water, Coco-Caprylate, Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Sodium Polyglutamate Crosspolymer, Bakuchiol, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Centella Asiatica Callus Conditioned Media, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Levulinate, P-Anisic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 26100, Solvent Yellow 18
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycereth-26
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Tuber Magnatum Extract
Skin ConditioningPolypropylsilsesquioxane
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Camellia Seed Oil
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Eucalyptus Parvula Leaf Water
AstringentSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
TonicGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Artemisia Absinthium Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Abelmoschus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract
AstringentMentha Citrata Leaf Extract
Astringent
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Astringent
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Glucose
Humectant
Mannose
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Lunaria Annua Seed Oil
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningBellis Perennis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningFreesia Refracta Extract
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningLeontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMalt Extract
Skin ProtectingMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Saussurea Involucrata Extract
HumectantBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract
AstringentVigna Radiata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningZea Mays Kernel Extract
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Collagen Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Betaine, Camellia Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Eucalyptus Parvula Leaf Water, Saccharide Isomerate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Adenosine, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Abelmoschus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Water, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract, Mentha Citrata Leaf Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Glucose, Mannose, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Lunaria Annua Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Bellis Perennis Flower Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Malt Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Saussurea Involucrata Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Zea Mays Kernel Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Parfum, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Citronellol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 AcidEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamidePentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateSaccharide Isomerate comes from sugars found in corn. It is a skin hydrator.
The structure of this ingredient can be altered to be more similar to the carbohydrates found in our skin. This ability to mimic our skin gives it hydrating properties.
Specifically, saccharide Isomerate is a humectant. Humectants draw moisture from the air to our skin.
Research shows Saccharide Isomerate to be an effective moisturizer.
Learn more about Saccharide IsomerateWater. 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
