What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate 13%
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Algae Extract 2.7%
EmollientAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate 2%
Antioxidant
Tocopherol 1%
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil 1%
Emollient
Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Kunzea Ericoides Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Cyathea Medullaris Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Lysolecithin
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Polygonum Tinctorium Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Pullulan
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingXylitol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Glucose
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Water, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate 13%, Glycerin, Algae Extract 2.7%, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate 2%, Tocopherol 1%, Betaine, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil 1%, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Kunzea Ericoides Leaf Extract, Cyathea Medullaris Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Xylitylglucoside, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Anhydroxylitol, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Ferulic Acid, Polygonum Tinctorium Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pullulan, Xanthan Gum, Xylitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Glucose, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Parfum, Limonene, Calcium Gluconate, Gluconolactone, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Linalool, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Achillea Millefolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningAlchemilla Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
AstringentMalva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMelissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
SoothingMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Primula Veris Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Emollient
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Veronica Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientParfum
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Coco-Caprylate, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Sodium Hyaluronate, Achillea Millefolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Primula Veris Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil, Veronica Officinalis Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol, Eugenol, Benzyl Salicylate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.
It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.
The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.
The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.
Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.
One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).
This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.
On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumRosehip Oil is a non-fragrant plant oil. Rosehips are a fruit from a rose bush and are edible. This oil has skin conditioning and hydrating properties.
Rosehip contains Vitamin C, Vitamin E, fatty acids and linolenic acids. These nourish your skin barrier. Having hydrated skin may help reduce the appearance of fine-lines and wrinkles.
Another great component of Rosehip Oil is Vitamin A, or retinol. Vitamin A encourages your skin to create more collagen.
Rosehip oil may help with reducing pigmentation. The lycopene and beta-carotene have skin-lightening properties. However, more studies are needed to confirm this.
Learn more about Rosa Canina Fruit OilSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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!
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
