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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Potassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingAcrylates Copolymer
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Surfactant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
Tromethamine
BufferingSucrose
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
CleansingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Babassuamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingGelatin
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tetrasodium EDTA
Camellia Oleifera Seed Extract
AstringentCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGypsophila Paniculata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Seed Oil
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Vigna Radiata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Aronia Arbutifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingHydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins
Skin ConditioningSaponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialFreesia Refracta Extract
Skin ConditioningAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingBHT
Antioxidant
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Morinda Citrifolia Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Yucca Vera Leaf/Root Extract
MaskingMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Arachidonate
Emollient
Panax Ginseng Fruit Extract
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sapindus Trifoliatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Thiamine Hcl
MaskingRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Pyridoxine
Skin ConditioningFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicPrunus Domestica Fruit Extract
MoisturisingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentBrassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRaphanus Sativus Root Extract
AstringentBrassica Napus Extract
Skin ConditioningCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningMenadione
MaskingUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Maranta Arundinacea Root Extract
SmoothingPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentTropolone
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Seed Oil
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Alanine
Masking
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingParfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Potassium Cocoate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Acrylates Copolymer, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Tromethamine, Sucrose, Stearic Acid, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Butylene Glycol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Babassuamidopropyl Betaine, Gelatin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Tetrasodium EDTA, Camellia Oleifera Seed Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Gypsophila Paniculata Root Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Panthenol, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Chlorphenesin, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Aronia Arbutifolia Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, BHT, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Morinda Citrifolia Leaf Extract, Cellulose Gum, Niacinamide, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Yucca Vera Leaf/Root Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Glyceryl Linolenate, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Panax Ginseng Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sapindus Trifoliatus Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Caprylyl Glycol, Thiamine Hcl, Retinyl Palmitate, Pyridoxine, Folic Acid, Biotin, Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Raphanus Sativus Root Extract, Brassica Napus Extract, Cyanocobalamin, Menadione, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Maranta Arundinacea Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Tropolone, Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate, Sodium Citrate, Ceramide NP, Camellia Seed Oil, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Xanthan Gum, Linoleic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Serine, Proline, Alanine, Sodium Phosphate, Parfum
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sucrose
Humectant
Honey
Humectant
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Argania Spinosa Shell Powder
Abrasive
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Arginine
Masking
Triethanolamine
BufferingTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Sucrose, Honey, CI 14700, CI 17200, Sodium Hyaluronate, Argania Spinosa Shell Powder, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Arginine, Triethanolamine, Trideceth-6, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Propanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Citric Acid, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Parfum
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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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumRosa Damascena Flower Water is the water-based byproduct of steam-distilling damask rose petals. It has skin conditioning, masking, and skin protecting properties.
Research shows that Rosa damascena is rich in flavonoids and phenolic compounds like gallic acid that contribute to its antioxidant activity.
In vitro studies have shown that Rosa damascena can scavenge free radicals and reduce melanin overproduction. Research has also found this extract offers some degree of UV absorption but this should not replace your sunscreen.
Learn more about Rosa Damascena Flower WaterSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSucrose is a natural sugar found in fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It is the main constituent of white sugar.
In skincare, sucrose is a humectant and can be a mild exfoliant.
Sucrose is hydrophilic, meaning it attracts water. This makes it an effective humectant and helps hydrate the skin.
Studies show sugars may worsen acne-prone skin due to it disrupting the skin's natural biome. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
In some products such as body scrubs, sucrose is used as an gentle exfoliant.
The term 'sucrose' comes from the french word for sugar, 'sucre'.
Learn more about Sucrose
