What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantMedicago Sativa Extract
TonicHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Manihot Esculenta Tuber Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolymethyl Methacrylate
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingBis-Vinyl Dimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
Abrasive
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Stearyl Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Medicago Sativa Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Manihot Esculenta Tuber Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Sclerotium Gum, Bis-Vinyl Dimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Citric Acid, CI 77891, Tin Oxide, Sodium Citrate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Squalane
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentPanax Quinquefolius Root Extract
AstringentMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantSpinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Punica Granatum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Apium Graveolens Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Glucose
Humectant
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientCitrus Paradisi Peel Extract
Perfuming
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Extract
MaskingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingIsoamyl Cocoate
Sodium Phytate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Squalane, Jojoba Esters, Isoamyl Laurate, Saccharomyces Ferment, Glycerin, C14-22 Alcohols, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide AP, Retinol, Lactic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Panax Quinquefolius Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Triethyl Citrate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Punica Granatum Seed Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Apium Graveolens Seed Extract, Glucose, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Citrus Paradisi Peel Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Extract, Tocopherol, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Lauroyl Lysine, Acacia Senegal Gum, Isoamyl Cocoate, Sodium Phytate, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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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.
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 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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
