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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialRibes Grossularia Fruit Extract
MoisturisingVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAroma
Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa Fruit Extract
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Coco-Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium PCA, Xanthan Gum, Propanediol, Sodium Levulinate, Water, Lactic Acid, Acacia Senegal Gum, Sodium Anisate, Ribes Grossularia Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Aroma, Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa Fruit Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingLactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
Masking
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Coco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away.
This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideLactic Acid is another well-loved alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is gentler than glycolic acid but still highly effective.
Its main role is to exfoliate the surface of the skin by loosening the âglueâ that holds dead skin cells together. Shedding those old cells leads to smoother, softer, and more even-toned skin.
Because lactic acid molecules are larger than glycolic acid, they donât penetrate as deeply. This means theyâre less likely to sting or irritate, making it a great choice for beginners or those with sensitive skin.
Like glycolic acid, it can:
Lactic acid also acts as a humectant (like hyaluronic acid). It can draw water into the skin to improve hydration and also plays a role in the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the form of sodium lactate.
Studies show it can boost ceramide production to strengthen the skin barrier and even help balance the skinâs microbiome.
To get results, choose products with a pH between 3-4.
Lower strengths (5-12%) focus on surface exfoliation; higher strengths (12% and up) can reach deeper in the dermis (deeper, supportive layer) to improve skin texture and firmness over time.
Though it was originally derived from milk, most modern lactic acid used in skincare is vegan. It is made through non-dairy fermentation to create a bio-identical and stable form suitable for all formulations.
When lactic acid shows up near the end of an ingredient list, it usually means the brand added just a tiny amount to adjust the productâs pH.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Lactic acid is truly a gentle multitasker: it exfoliates, hydrates, strengthens, and brightens. It's a great ingredient for giving your skin a smooth, glowing, and healthy look without the harshness of stronger acids.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidWater. 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 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
