What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTriethylhexanoin
MaskingHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPEG-35 Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Bisabolol
Masking
Glyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Secale Cereale Seed Extract
Abrasive
Boswellia Serrata Gum
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningTripleurospermum Maritimum Extract
Skin ProtectingDipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sucrose Palmitate
EmollientPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
BHA
Antioxidant
Triethanolamine
BufferingParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Water, Triethylhexanoin, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG-35 Castor Oil, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bisabolol, Glyceryl Linoleate, Secale Cereale Seed Extract, Boswellia Serrata Gum, Silica, Retinyl Palmitate, Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract, Tripleurospermum Maritimum Extract, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Citric Acid, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Tocopherol, Sucrose Palmitate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, T-Butyl Alcohol, BHA, Triethanolamine, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Isohexadecane
EmollientZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol
Skin ConditioningCera Alba
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-20 Stearate
Emulsifying
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Arginine PCA
HumectantSerine
Masking
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Alumina
Abrasive
Disodium EDTA
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Toluene Sulfonic Acid
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBHT
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Panthenol, Silica, Isohexadecane, Zea Mays Starch, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, Cera Alba, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-20 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Tin Oxide, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Sorbitan Oleate, Dimethiconol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arginine PCA, Serine, Myristic Acid, Alumina, Disodium EDTA, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract, Citric Acid, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Toluene Sulfonic Acid, Polysorbate 80, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, BHT, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891, Mica
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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 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.
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaSodium 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
