What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningSucrose Stearate
EmollientSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingCoconut Alcohol
EmollientDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Polyglutamic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract, Sucrose Stearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tocopherol, Propanediol, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Coco-Glucoside, Coconut Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Isononanoate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Cleansing
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCoco-Glucoside
CleansingO-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSorbic Acid
Preservative
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingLimonene
Perfuming
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-15
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicWater, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Sorbitan Palmitate, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Dimethicone, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Coco-Glucoside, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Sorbic Acid, Hexyl Cinnamal, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Limonene, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-15, Biotin
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 AcidCoco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away.
This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateWater. 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
