What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Rice Amino Acids
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Cellulose
Absorbent
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Lactose
HumectantUrea
Buffering
Yeast Amino Acids
HumectantTrehalose
Humectant
Inositol
Humectant
Taurine
BufferingBetaine
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Panthenol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Propanediol, Polysorbate 20, Tocopheryl Acetate, Rice Amino Acids, Allantoin, Ascorbic Acid, Cellulose, Sodium PCA, Lactose, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene, Parfum, CI 77492
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Isostearyl Linoleate
EmollientZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Litchi Chinensis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingAcer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentPrunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
Cleansing
Citrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientZea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPullulan
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Isostearyl Linoleate, Zinc Oxide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Stearyl Alcohol, Silica, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Litchi Chinensis Seed Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Zea Mays Starch, Xanthan Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Lecithin, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl 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 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 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.
Sodium 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 Water
