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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeGlycerin
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion StabilisingCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycosaminoglycans
EmollientPrunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Extract
CleansingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
AstringentSantalum Album Extract
CleansingCitrus Grandis Fruit Extract
AstringentCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
MaskingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialNiacinamide
SmoothingAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Nobilis Fruit Extract
MaskingLecithin
EmollientMelaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantBenzoic Acid
MaskingCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPapain
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningButter Extract
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCananga Odorata Flower Extract
PerfumingCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingCoffea Robusta Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientPassiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Extract
AstringentRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
AntimicrobialXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
CleansingCitrus Junos Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Tangerina Peel Extract
AstringentMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingWater, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Propylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Glycosaminoglycans, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Mentha Piperita Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract, Santalum Album Extract, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Niacinamide, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract, Lecithin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Papain, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Butter Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Coffea Robusta Seed Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Citrus Junos Peel Extract, Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Dehydroacetic Acid, CI 16035, CI 17200, Limonene, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAscorbyl Glucoside
AntioxidantSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantFerulic Acid
AntimicrobialSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Citric Acid
BufferingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract comes from the papaya fruit. Papayas were first domesticated in Mexico and Central America.
This fruit extract contains papain and chymopapain, two types of enzymes. These enzyme have exfoliating and anti-inflammatory properties. One study shows papain may help reduce scarring.
Papaya is also a rich source of antioxidants. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. This may help protect against signs of aging. One antioxidant present in papayas is lycopene.
Papaya also contains Vitamin A, also known as retinol.
While papaya is used as an ingredient to help lighten skin, research is limited on this.
The seeds of papaya have been found to have anti-fungal activity.
Learn more about Carica Papaya Fruit ExtractGlycerin 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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract yet.
Niacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamidePhenoxyethanol 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.
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract is extract from Apples. Apples are rich in Vitamin C, sugars, and antioxidants.
The sugar in Apples are humectants and help hydrate the skin. On top of that, apples also contain some acids, such as malic acid. These acids may have a mild exfoliating effect.
Last, the phytochemicals found in apples are strong antioxidants. These antioxidants help with anti-aging as they protect your skin cells against oxidative damage.
Learn more about Pyrus Malus Fruit ExtractSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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