This mild cream cleanser is made to cleanse without leaving your skin tight or dry.
This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Lactic Acid and Phytic Acid to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
EmollientDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
CleansingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil
Masking
Cupressus Sempervirens Oil
Masking
Jasminum Officinale Oil
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycine
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 75810
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Algae Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Sorbitan Olivate, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Tocopherol, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens Oil, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Lactic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Glycine, Potassium Sorbate, CI 75810
Water
Skin ConditioningPseudozyma Epicola/Apricot Kernel Oil/Olive Fruit Oil/Sunflower Seed Oil/Sweet Almond Oil/(Angelica Gigas/Lithospermum Erythrorhizon) Root Extract Ferment Extract Filtrate
Glycerin
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCetearyl Olivate
Phytic Acid
Malic Acid
Buffering
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Methylheptylglycerin
HumectantSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingActinidia Chinensis Fruit Water
MaskingKappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningSea Water
HumectantSpondias Mombin Pulp Extract
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Pulp Extract
Skin ConditioningMusa Sapientum Pulp Extract
Skin ConditioningMicrocitrus Australasica Fruit Extract
Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantPisum Sativum Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Water, Pseudozyma Epicola/Apricot Kernel Oil/Olive Fruit Oil/Sunflower Seed Oil/Sweet Almond Oil/(Angelica Gigas/Lithospermum Erythrorhizon) Root Extract Ferment Extract Filtrate, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Cetearyl Olivate, Phytic Acid, Malic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Citric Acid, Sorbitan Olivate, Methylheptylglycerin, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Water, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Sea Water, Spondias Mombin Pulp Extract, Mangifera Indica Pulp Extract, Musa Sapientum Pulp Extract, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Pisum Sativum Peptide
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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.
Lactic Acid is another well-loved alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is gentler than glycolic acid but still highly effective.
Its main role is to exfoliate the surface of the skin by loosening the “glue” that holds dead skin cells together. Shedding those old cells leads to smoother, softer, and more even-toned skin.
Because lactic acid molecules are larger than glycolic acid, they don’t penetrate as deeply. This means they’re less likely to sting or irritate, making it a great choice for beginners or those with sensitive skin.
Like glycolic acid, it can:
Lactic acid also acts as a humectant (like hyaluronic acid). It can draw water into the skin to improve hydration and also plays a role in the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the form of sodium lactate.
Studies show it can boost ceramide production to strengthen the skin barrier and even help balance the skin’s microbiome.
To get results, choose products with a pH between 3-4.
Lower strengths (5-12%) focus on surface exfoliation; higher strengths (12% and up) can reach deeper in the dermis (deeper, supportive layer) to improve skin texture and firmness over time.
Though it was originally derived from milk, most modern lactic acid used in skincare is vegan. It is made through non-dairy fermentation to create a bio-identical and stable form suitable for all formulations.
When lactic acid shows up near the end of an ingredient list, it usually means the brand added just a tiny amount to adjust the product’s pH.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Lactic acid is truly a gentle multitasker: it exfoliates, hydrates, strengthens, and brightens. It's a great ingredient for giving your skin a smooth, glowing, and healthy look without the harshness of stronger acids.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidSorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
This ingredient is also known as part of Olivem 1000, with Cetearyl Olivate being the other part.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient helps preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria.
Please note, having a healthy microbiome is different from fungal acne; a healthy microbiome includes small amounts of yeast that normally live on your skin without causing problems.
Fungal acne happens when one type of yeast (Malassezia) grows out of control. This is usually because it's feeding on certain oils or fatty acids. Due to the olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateWater. 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!
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