What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
Emulsifying
Arginine
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Kojic Acid
Antioxidant
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Papain
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Ximenia Americana Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Sucrose
Humectant
Polysilicone-11
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycolic Acid, Niacinamide, Lactic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Arginine, Allantoin, Tranexamic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Cetyl Esters, Glyceryl Stearate, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Kojic Acid, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Papain, Alpha-Arbutin, Mandelic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Ximenia Americana Seed Oil, Sodium PCA, Zinc PCA, Glucose, Sucrose, Polysilicone-11, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citric Acid
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
C15-19 Alkane
SolventSqualane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Goat Milk
Skin Conditioning
Colostrum
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactose
HumectantMilk Protein
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Symphytum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Eryngium Alpinum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHoney
Humectant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicWhey Protein
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientC10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, C15-19 Alkane, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Goat Milk, Colostrum, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactose, Milk Protein, Ceramide NP, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Symphytum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Eryngium Alpinum Flower Extract, Honey, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Biotin, Whey Protein, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sucrose Stearate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Lecithin, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
Alternatives
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 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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
