What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Eos
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Astaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceteareth-25
CleansingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprooyl Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprooyl Sphingosine
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentCyclodextrin
AbsorbentTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Silica
Abrasive
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide Eos, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Retinal, Phospholipids, Astaxanthin, Behenic Acid, Cholesterol, Ceteareth-25, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Cyclodextrin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Ascorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Silica
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Heptyl Glucoside
Mannitol
Humectant
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCharcoal Powder
Abrasive
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Powder
Antioxidant
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Algin
Masking
Magnesium Hydroxide
AbsorbentTocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyglycerin-10
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Tricalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Propanediol, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Heptyl Glucoside, Mannitol, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acer Saccharum Extract, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Charcoal Powder, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Powder, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Lactic Acid, Algin, Magnesium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Polyglycerin-10, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Citric Acid, Limonene, CI 77491
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 AcidEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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
