What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearates
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Tribehenin
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMethylsilanol Hydroxyproline Aspartate
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin ConditioningLeontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningArtemia Extract
Skin ConditioningUrsolic Acid
MaskingPisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingOleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientSodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
CleansingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Octadecyl Di-T-Butyl-4-Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyacrylamide
Silica
Abrasive
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberLaureth-7
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate, Propanediol, C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Glyceryl Stearates, Glycerin, Tribehenin, Pentylene Glycol, Methylsilanol Hydroxyproline Aspartate, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Artemia Extract, Ursolic Acid, Pisum Sativum Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Oleanolic Acid, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Phytosphingosine, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Octadecyl Di-T-Butyl-4-Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetyl Phosphate, Allantoin, Glucose, Palmitic Acid, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, CI 77891, Mica, Butylene Glycol, Polyacrylamide, Silica, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Laureth-7, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene, Coumarin, Geraniol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Caramel, CI 19140, CI 16035
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Oleate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPolyglyceryl-3 Stearate
Emulsifying
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Terminalia Arjuna Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Phytate
Lecithin
Emollient
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Alanyl Glutamine
HumectantArginine
Masking
Oligopeptide-177
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Phenylalanine
Masking
Sisymbrium Irio Seed Oil
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Panthenol, Ethyl Oleate, Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate, Squalane, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides, Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Oleic Acid, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Silica, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Terminalia Arjuna Extract, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Maltodextrin, Sodium Phytate, Lecithin, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Alanyl Glutamine, Arginine, Oligopeptide-177, Sodium Chloride, Phenylalanine, Sisymbrium Irio Seed Oil
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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 is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPotassium 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 SorbateSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaSodium 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
