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What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide 10%
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingCynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycereth-26
Humectant
C12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Calcium Chloride
AstringentSalicylic Acid
Masking
Gellan Gum
Honokiol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingGlucose
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Panax Ginseng Adventitious Root Extracellular Vesicles
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentLecithin
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Centella Asiatica Callus Extracellular Vesicles
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Brassica Campestris Sterols
EmollientGlycine
Buffering
Cholesterol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
Emulsion StabilisingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingDiethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Niacinamide 10%, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycereth-26, C12-14 Alketh-12, Polysorbate 20, Calcium Chloride, Salicylic Acid, Gellan Gum, Honokiol, Panthenol, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Citrate, Glucose, Adenosine, Citric Acid, Panax Ginseng Adventitious Root Extracellular Vesicles, Dextrin, Lecithin, Silica, Centella Asiatica Callus Extracellular Vesicles, Ethylhexylglycerin, Retinol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Glycine, Cholesterol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Tocopherol, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Antioxidant
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Citrus Sinensis Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Crithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningMicrocitrus Australasica Fruit Extract
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningBaicalin
Antioxidant
Pseudoalteromonas Exopolysaccharides
Skin ConditioningGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Phytate
P-Anisic Acid
Masking
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Salicylate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Water, Glycerin, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Sinensis Fruit Extract, Parfum, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Mandelic Acid, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Baicalin, Pseudoalteromonas Exopolysaccharides, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Phytate, P-Anisic Acid, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Salicylate, Citric Acid
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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.
This ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCitric 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 AcidThis ingredient comes from the evergreen flowering plant, gardenia. It has skin conditioning properties.
Glycerin (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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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
