What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningEnantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Astringent
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Magnesium Citrate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Citrate
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Ceramide Ng, Oleanolic Acid, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Pvp, Decyl Glucoside, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Isododecane, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Magnesium Citrate, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate
Emulsifying
Polyacrylic Acid
Emulsion StabilisingOctyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCitric 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 AcidPvp is a water-soluble synthetic polymer and common hairstyling ingredient. It is a film-forming ingredient and used to "hold" specific shapes of hair.
Pvp is less effective in high-humidity. It tends to draw moisture, but this moisture dismantles the structure and "hold".
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!
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