What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin Conditioning
Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Extract
Perfuming
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Isohexadecane
EmollientPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSolidago Virgaurea Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Bisabolol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Solidago Virgaurea Extract, Sorbitan Oleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningCalophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Polycitronellol Acetate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Undecane
EmollientPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Pseudozyma Epicola/Olive Fruit Oil Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Tridecane
Perfuming
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Polycitronellol Acetate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Undecane, Palmitic Acid, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pseudozyma Epicola/Olive Fruit Oil Ferment Filtrate, Tridecane, C14-22 Alcohols, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Panthenol, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Arachidyl Glucoside, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Disodium EDTA, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Ceramide NP, Citric Acid, Glycine Soja Sterols, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
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 AcidPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
