What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Bentonite
Absorbent
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingPalmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingRosa Canina Flower Extract
AstringentKappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningMyrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Seed Cera
EmollientAcacia Decurrens Flower Cera
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Lauryl Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Bentonite, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Behenate, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Rosa Canina Flower Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera, Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera, Jojoba Esters, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Isoamyl Laurate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Lauryl Laurate, Xanthan Gum, Propanediol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Tocopherol, Polyglycerin-3, Cetyl Alcohol, Ascorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Oleate Citrate
Emulsifying
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Extract
MaskingCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Voandzeia Subterranea Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningRhodiola Crenulata Root Extract
EmollientRosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Poloxamer 407
EmulsifyingDimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
PEG-6
HumectantPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingBiosaccharide Gum-2
Skin ConditioningC12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantCitronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Methyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Polyglycerin-3, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Rosa Damascena Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Voandzeia Subterranea Seed Extract, Rhodiola Crenulata Root Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Poloxamer 407, Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, PEG-6, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Disodium Phosphate, Biosaccharide Gum-2, C12-14 Pareth-12, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Caramel, Citronellol, Geraniol
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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 GlycerinPolyglycerin-3 is a 3-unit glycerin polymer.
Like glycerin, this ingredient is a humectant. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing water to it.
Having moisturized skin helps improve the skin barrier. Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Learn more about Polyglycerin-3Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbatePropanediol 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 PropanediolRosa 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 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 BenzoateWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
