What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Cydonia Oblonga Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Succinoglycan
Skin ConditioningDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Propanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Cydonia Oblonga Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Methicone, Silica, Saccharide Isomerate, Succinoglycan, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Phoenix Dactylifera Seed Extract
MoisturisingAdenosine Phosphate
Skin ConditioningC13-15 Alkane
SolventCoco-Glucoside
CleansingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningFructose
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Maltose
MaskingSodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Lactate
BufferingTrehalose
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingSarcosine
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningWater, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Xylitol, Glucose, Anhydroxylitol, Phoenix Dactylifera Seed Extract, Adenosine Phosphate, C13-15 Alkane, Coco-Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Stearic Acid, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Hyaluronic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Fructose, Urea, Citric Acid, Maltose, Sodium PCA, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lactate, Trehalose, Allantoin, Cetyl Alcohol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Ethoxydiglycol, Tocopherol, Zinc PCA, Capryloyl Glycine, Sarcosine, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Gluconate
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 AcidEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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
