What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Coco-Betaine
CleansingPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingPotassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Polyquaternium-67
Nelumbo Nucifera Callus Culture Extract
Antimicrobial
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingCitrus Nobilis Peel Extract
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialLitsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Sodium Acetate
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingMentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
TonicCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Thymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLeucine
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingAspartic Acid
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMethionine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlutamic Acid
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Valine
MaskingHistidine
Humectant
Taurine
BufferingOrnithine
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Coconut Acid, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Coco-Betaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Isethionate, Potassium Cocoate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Potassium Benzoate, Polyquaternium-67, Nelumbo Nucifera Callus Culture Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract, Disodium EDTA, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract, Sodium Acetate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Xanthan Gum, Leucine, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglutamic Acid, Trehalose, Phenylalanine, Isoleucine, Alanine, Aspartic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methionine, Arginine, Proline, Glycine, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Glutamic Acid, Serine, Valine, Histidine, Taurine, Ornithine
Water
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
C13-15 Alkane
SolventDimethyl Sulfone
Solvent
Decyl Oleate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingOenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Sterols
Skin Conditioning
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Pullulan
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Silica
Abrasive
Water, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Glycerin, C13-15 Alkane, Dimethyl Sulfone, Decyl Oleate, Panthenol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Gluconolactone, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Polyglutamic Acid, Punica Granatum Sterols, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Bisabolol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Maltodextrin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Pullulan, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Silica
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 AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinPolyglutamic Acid is made up many glutamic acids chained together. It is created from bacterial fermentation.
This ingredient is an effective skin hydrator and may help speed up wound healing. As a humectant, it draws and holds water to the skin. This ingredient is often compared to hyaluronic acid or glycerin. Similarly to hyaluronic acid, it can vary in molecular weights. This means polyglutamic acid is capable of bringing hydration to lower levels of the skin.
Fun fact: Polyglutamic Acid is found in the Japanese food, natto. It is also being used in cancer treatment studies.
Learn more about Polyglutamic AcidWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
