What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Sea Silt Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate
Emulsifying
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Pearl Powder
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1
Humectant
Berberis Vulgaris Root Extract
AntimicrobialAcer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningBoswellia Carterii Oil
Masking
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSea Water
HumectantCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract
Skin ProtectingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Phytate
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Sea Silt Extract, Water, Propanediol, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Octyldodecanol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Squalane, Pearl Powder, Beta-Glucan, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1, Berberis Vulgaris Root Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Gluconolactone, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Sea Water, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lecithin, Panthenol, Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Phytate, Benzyl Alcohol, Calcium Gluconate, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Disodium Phosphate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phosphate, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Water
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Avium Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Histidine
Humectant
Tyrosine
MaskingAlanine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Threonine
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Valine
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningHexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment
Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Water, Pentylene Glycol, Prunus Avium Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Glutamic Acid, Arginine, Histidine, Tyrosine, Alanine, Lysine, Serine, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Proline, Valine, Glycine, Isoleucine, Hexapeptide-11, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Saccharide Isomerate, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment, Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77491
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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.
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 AcidGlycerin (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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
Though naturally occuring in Norwegian spruce needles, this ingredient is usually synthetically created.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing. Recent research also suggests it may have skin-brightening effects through tyrosinase inhibition.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenonePalmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is also known as pal-GHK. It is made up of 3 amino acids and palmitic acid, a fatty acid that helps it absorb into skin more easily.
This peptide is as a signal peptide, meaning it tells the skin to produce more collagen. Collagen is the key protein that helps form the skin's structure and keep it plump, firm, and hydrated.
By boosting collagen production, this ingredient supports a stronger skin barrier and helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
You'll most likely see this ingredient paired with Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 in the well-known Matrixyl 3000 complex. While results from in-house testing should be viewed cautiously, this peptide duo is among the most studied and widely used in modern skincare.
Due to its palmitic acid base, this ingredient may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPropanediol 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 PropanediolSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateSodium 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
