What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Sea Water
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Pleiogynium Timoriense Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPodocarpus Elatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningKappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Raphanus Sativus Root Extract
AstringentSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Polyquaternium-10
Polyquaternium-73
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium PCA, Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Sea Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Parfum, Pleiogynium Timoriense Fruit Extract, Podocarpus Elatus Fruit Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Raphanus Sativus Root Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-73, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Caramel, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingCocamide Dipa
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTrifolium Pratense Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Hedychium Spicatum Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Cocamide Dipa, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract, Trifolium Pratense Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hedychium Spicatum Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
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 AcidDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate is a surfactant and helps cleanse skin. It is created from the fatty acids of coconut oil.
Surfactants help rinse oil, dirt, and other pollutants easily from skin. It has a faint fruit-like scent.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
