What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Hordeum Vulgare Stem Water
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Cocoate
Emollient
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Erythritol
Humectant
Rosa Moschata Seed Oil
Emollient
Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecyl PCA
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarrageenan
Citric Acid
Buffering
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Sodium Anisate
AntimicrobialPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hordeum Vulgare Stem Water, Behenyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Cocoate, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Betaine, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters, Parfum, Erythritol, Rosa Moschata Seed Oil, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Persea Gratissima Oil, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Glycine Soja Oil Unsaponifiables, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Phytosterols, Octyldodecyl PCA, Tocopherol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan, Citric Acid, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Linalool, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Anisate, Potassium Sorbate
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 AcidPotassium 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 levulinate is the a sodium salt of Levulinic Acid. Oncedissolved in an aqueous solution, the two ingredients become identical. It is usually derived from renewable plant sources like corn starch or sugarcane.
In skincare, it mostly acts as a skin conditioning agent that keeps skin soft and hydrated. It also acts as a preservative booster by inhibiting the growth of mold, yeast, and bacteria.
It's often paired with Sodium Anisate as the two create a broad-spectrum preservative system that is popular in "natural" formulations.
This ingredient is water-soluble.
The CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety has concluded this ingredient to be non-irritated and there are no restrictions for use in EU cosmetics. The FDA also allows this ingredient to be used as a food-grade flavoring agent.
Learn more about Sodium Levulinate
