What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium PCA
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingBiosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningAframomum Melegueta Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Potassium PCA, Xylitylglucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xylitol, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Anhydroxylitol, Phenoxyethanol, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Acer Saccharum Extract, Aframomum Melegueta Seed Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
AstringentHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantBenzoic Acid
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Benzoate, Acer Saccharum Extract, Tetrasodium EDTA, Parfum, Dipropylene Glycol, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
We don't have a description for Acer Saccharum Extract yet.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCitrus Limon Fruit Extract comes from lemons. While lemon extract is exfoliating and antimicrobial, it can also cause skin sensitivity.
Lemons contains antioxidants, which may help with anti-aging. They are also rich in citric acid, an AHA.
And of course, lemons are rich in Vitamin C. Vitamin C helps with skin-brightening and increasing collagen production.
The acidity of lemons may work as an astringent for acne.
However, lemons can also cause skin sensitivity due to its limonene content. It can also increase photosensitivity, or sensitivity to the sun.
This ingredient is also used to add a lemon scent to products.
Learn more about Citrus Limon Fruit ExtractGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
This ingredient is also called sugarcane extract. It is a moisturizing humectant and has skin soothing properties.
Similar to hyaluronic acid, sugarcane can attract moisture to your skin.
Glycolic acid is a derivative of sugarcane. While glycolic acid is an AHA with exfoliating properties, sugarcane is not an AHA.
A study from 2021 found the compounds in sugarcane extract to have antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory activity. The study also suggests these compounds can inhibit skin ageing enzymes and promote collagen synthesis.
Learn more about Saccharum Officinarum ExtractSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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
