What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Water
SolventSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Oxalis Triangularis Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Multiflora Fruit Extract
MaskingSchisandra Chinensis Callus Extract
Skin ProtectingAquilegia Sibirica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Oleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Surfactin
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
CI 16255
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantLinalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Panthenol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Water, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Saccharide Isomerate, Oxalis Triangularis Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract, Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Callus Extract, Aquilegia Sibirica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Citrate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Sodium Surfactin, Citric Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, CI 16255, CI 15985, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCoco-Caprylate
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Distarch Phosphate
AbsorbentPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingOenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Anisate
AntimicrobialAnigozanthos Flavidus Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Magnolia Biondii Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Myristyl Myristate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Coco-Caprylate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Distarch Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, CI 77891, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Tocopherol, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Hydroxide, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Anisate, Anigozanthos Flavidus Extract, Citric Acid, Magnolia Biondii Flower Extract
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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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
