What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Erythritol
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMethyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingSuccinic Acid
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Disodium EDTA
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCupressus Sempervirens Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningThuja Orientalis Extract
AntimicrobialCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract
EmollientGardenia Florida Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTilia Cordata Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Annua Extract
MaskingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Histidine
Humectant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningOrnithine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin Conditioning
Serine
Masking
Taurine
BufferingValine
MaskingDimethyl Sulfone
SolventZinc PCA
Humectant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Erythritol, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Gluconolactone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Succinic Acid, Adenosine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Mentha Piperita Oil, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf Extract, Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract, Thuja Orientalis Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract, Gardenia Florida Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tilia Cordata Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Artemisia Annua Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Salicylic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Aspartic Acid, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Arginine, Glutamic Acid, Glycine, Histidine, Methionine, Ornithine, Proline, Serine, Taurine, Valine, Dimethyl Sulfone, Zinc PCA, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin (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 GlycerinSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is a well-known ingredient for treating skin that struggles with acne and clogged pores. It exfoliates both the skin's surface and deep within the pores to help clear out buildup, control oil, and reduce inflammation.
Unlike AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids), salicylic acid is oil-soluble. This allows it to penetrate into pores which makes it especially effective for treating blackheads and preventing future breakouts.
Salicylic acid is also known for its soothing properties. It has a similar structure to aspirin and can calm inflamed or irritated skin, making it a good option for acne-prone skin that is also sensitive.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing this ingredient into your routine.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun sensitivity, itβs still important to wear sunscreen daily to protect your skin.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidWater. 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
