What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPolydecene
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Algae Extract
EmollientSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Medicago Sativa Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal
Abrasive
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCopper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantMagnesium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Succinate
Antioxidant
Niacin
SmoothingSesamum Indicum Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningPhytic Acid
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Oxycoccus Palustris Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Spirulina Platensis Powder
Skin ProtectingSigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningPisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Crithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningSalicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex
Antioxidant
Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract
AstringentCastanea Sativa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Tourmaline
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Thermus Thermophillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Camphor
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningZea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlucosamine Hcl
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Lecithin
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
BHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 61565
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Alcohol Denat., Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Propanediol, Glycolic Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment, Glycerin, Trisiloxane, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Sodium Citrate, Polydecene, Gluconolactone, Algae Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Medicago Sativa Seed Powder, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium Gluconate, Zinc Gluconate, Tocopheryl Succinate, Niacin, Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder, Phytic Acid, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Oxycoccus Palustris Seed Oil, Spirulina Platensis Powder, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Pisum Sativum Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract, Castanea Sativa Seed Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Tourmaline, Beta-Carotene, Caffeine, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Paraffinum Liquidum, Camphor, Sodium Hyaluronate, Yeast Extract, Zea Mays Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Glucosamine Hcl, Alcohol, Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Eugenol, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Sorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 42090, CI 14700, CI 19140, CI 61565
Water
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingIsoceteth-20
EmulsifyingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinLactic Acid is another well-loved alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is gentler than glycolic acid but still highly effective.
Its main role is to exfoliate the surface of the skin by loosening the âglueâ that holds dead skin cells together. Shedding those old cells leads to smoother, softer, and more even-toned skin.
Because lactic acid molecules are larger than glycolic acid, they donât penetrate as deeply. This means theyâre less likely to sting or irritate, making it a great choice for beginners or those with sensitive skin.
Like glycolic acid, it can:
Lactic acid also acts as a humectant (like hyaluronic acid). It can draw water into the skin to improve hydration and also plays a role in the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the form of sodium lactate.
Studies show it can boost ceramide production to strengthen the skin barrier and even help balance the skinâs microbiome.
To get results, choose products with a pH between 3-4.
Lower strengths (5-12%) focus on surface exfoliation; higher strengths (12% and up) can reach deeper in the dermis (deeper, supportive layer) to improve skin texture and firmness over time.
Though it was originally derived from milk, most modern lactic acid used in skincare is vegan. It is made through non-dairy fermentation to create a bio-identical and stable form suitable for all formulations.
When lactic acid shows up near the end of an ingredient list, it usually means the brand added just a tiny amount to adjust the productâs pH.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Lactic acid is truly a gentle multitasker: it exfoliates, hydrates, strengthens, and brightens. It's a great ingredient for giving your skin a smooth, glowing, and healthy look without the harshness of stronger acids.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
Itâs 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 PropanediolSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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
