What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Propanediol
Solvent
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningCalanthe Discolor Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Santalum Album Extract
CleansingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingGlycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Pullulan
Superoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Chrysin
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
N-Hydroxysuccinimide
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Steareth-20
CleansingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantSodium Dextran Sulfate
Gel Forming
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Glycolate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantSodium Formate
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Chlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Propanediol, Bakuchiol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Calanthe Discolor Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Santalum Album Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Glycine Soja Protein, Biotin, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Pullulan, Superoxide Dismutase, Chrysin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Gluconolactone, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Steareth-20, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Dextran Sulfate, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Glycolate, Citric Acid, Calcium Gluconate, Sodium Formate, Sodium Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, CI 77007, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglycerin-6
HumectantDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningPapaver Rhoeas Extract
EmollientBellis Perennis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHieracium Pilosella Extract
MaskingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Methylpropanediol
SolventPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyquaternium-80
CleansingDidecyldimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Phytate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Water, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Polyglycerin-6, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Niacinamide, Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Retinol, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, Papaver Rhoeas Extract, Bellis Perennis Flower Extract, Hieracium Pilosella Extract, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ceramide NP, Pentylene Glycol, Lecithin, Methylpropanediol, Polysorbate 20, Potassium Phosphate, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyquaternium-80, Didecyldimonium Chloride, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Alcohol, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Dehydroacetate
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl 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 AcidDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconePentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolSodium 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 BenzoateSodium 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 CitrateWater. 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
