What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
C15-19 Alkane
SolventLactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningFagus Sylvatica Bud Extract
TonicPapain
Skin ConditioningPEG-32
HumectantBisabolol
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phytic Acid
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialSalicylic Acid
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, C15-19 Alkane, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycolic Acid, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract, Papain, PEG-32, Bisabolol, Citric Acid, Phytic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tocopherol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Propanediol, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Benzoic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Salicylic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Malva Sylvestris Flower
Skin ConditioningRosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Reviews
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 and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric 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 AcidSodium 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
