What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialTranexamic Acid
AstringentAscorbyl Glucoside
AntioxidantEpilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning4-Butylresorcinol
AntioxidantGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Bisulfite
AntioxidantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Chlorphenesin
AntimicrobialPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Propanediol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Niacinamide, Alcohol Denat., Tranexamic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, 4-Butylresorcinol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Bisulfite, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningBis-PEG-12 Dimethicone
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantHydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingMandelic Acid
AntimicrobialPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Tranexamic Acid
AstringentLactic Acid
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingKojic Acid
AntioxidantPlankton Extract
Skin ConditioningBacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Glycyl Beta-Alanine
Skin ConditioningGlycogen
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantSalicylic Acid
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-11
Emulsion StabilisingAminoethylphosphinic Acid
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
EmollientPullulan
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer-2
HumectantSilica
AbrasivePotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Metabisulfite
AntioxidantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
MaskingWater, Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Niacinamide, Mandelic Acid, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Tranexamic Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Kojic Acid, Plankton Extract, Bacillus Ferment, Acetyl Glycyl Beta-Alanine, Glycogen, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11, Aminoethylphosphinic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin, Pullulan, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer-2, Silica, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium 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 EDTANiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamidePhenoxyethanol 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 Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideTranexamic Acid is best used for treating hyperpigmentation, discoloration, and melasma. It can also help build a stronger skin barrier.
Once applied, Tranexamic Acid starts decreasing inflammation from UV exposure. Tranexamic Acid also prevents our skin cells from meeting the pigment production cells.
Its brightening property makes it great at reducing the appearance of acne scars and marks.
Fun fact: Tranexamic Acid is also a medication used to reduce heavy bleeding.
This acid is derived from lysine, an amino acid.
Learn more about Tranexamic 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