What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Amodimethicone
Polyquaternium-37
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate
Cleansing
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingBehentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Xylose
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingLinalool
Perfuming
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Citronellol
Perfuming
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
EDTA
Coumarin
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosa Canina Flower Extract
AstringentParfum
Masking
Water, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Amodimethicone, Polyquaternium-37, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene, Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Trideceth-6, Behentrimonium Chloride, Xylose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Linalool, Sorbitan Oleate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citral, EDTA, Coumarin, Tocopherol, Rosa Canina Flower Extract, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPolysilicone-29
Vp/Methacrylamide/Vinyl Imidazole Copolymer
Silicone Quaternium-18
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Polyimide-1
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Polysilicone-29, Vp/Methacrylamide/Vinyl Imidazole Copolymer, Silicone Quaternium-18, Glycerin, Trideceth-6, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Polyimide-1, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Trideceth-12, Sodium Benzoate, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Benzoate, Phenylpropanol, Disodium EDTA, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Citric Acid
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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.
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 AcidPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWe don't have a description for Trideceth-6 yet.
Water. 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!
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