What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBetula Alba Juice
AstringentPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingRubus Chamaemorus Fruit Juice Extract
HumectantVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingXylitol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEriophorum Spissum Flower/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Serine
Masking
Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Algin
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingGlyceryl Polyacrylate
Pullulan
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingSorbic Acid
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Betula Alba Juice, Propanediol, Glycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Juice Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Juice, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Juice, Phenoxyethanol, Xylitylglucoside, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Anhydroxylitol, Sodium Hydroxide, Xylitol, Allantoin, Trehalose, Urea, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Pentylene Glycol, Eriophorum Spissum Flower/Stem Extract, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Serine, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Alcohol, Citric Acid, Algin, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Phosphate, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Pullulan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Copper Gluconate, Potassium Sorbate, Potassium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid, Linalool, Parfum, CI 42090, CI 60730
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Oleyl Erucate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Canola Oil
Emollient
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningC12-16 Alcohols
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Oat Kernel Oil
Emollient
Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Carrageenan
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Oleyl Erucate, Propanediol, Canola Oil, Myristyl Myristate, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Betaine, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Juice, C12-16 Alcohols, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Hydrogenated Oat Kernel Oil, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Saccharide Isomerate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Gluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Maris Sal, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Ceramide EOP
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 AcidEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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 PropanediolWe don't have a description for Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Juice 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
