What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-8
HumectantSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBisabolol
Masking
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Cutaneous Lysate
MoisturisingGlycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract
TonicElaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Tocotrienols
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Butylparaben
Masking
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-8, Saccharide Isomerate, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Carbomer, Bisabolol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Caffeine, Lecithin, Cutaneous Lysate, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Tocotrienols, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Squalane, Ascorbic Acid, Phytosterols, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate-13
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Serum Albumin
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Husk Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Fibronectin
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Steareth-20
CleansingHesperidin Methyl Chalcone
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Edulis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Chlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
CI 16255
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantN-Hydroxysuccinimide
Skin ConditioningDipeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Chrysin
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Bisulfite
Antioxidant
Water, Niacinamide, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Glycoproteins, Polyacrylate-13, Soluble Collagen, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Polyisobutene, Serum Albumin, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract, Olea Europaea Husk Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Wax, Fibronectin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Steareth-20, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hyaluronic Acid, Mica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Sodium Citrate, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, CI 16255, CI 77491, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Dipeptide-2, Citric Acid, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Tocopherol, Tin Oxide, Chrysin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Bisulfite
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 AcidDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 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 Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
