What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Propylene Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polysorbate 20, Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, Phenoxyethanol, Retinyl Palmitate, Disodium EDTA, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Nelumbo Nucifera Extract
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rose Extract
Skin ConditioningVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAlgae Extract
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Polysorbate 20, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Nelumbo Nucifera Extract, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Rose Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Algae Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid
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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.
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 AcidPeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilPhenoxyethanol 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.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Sodium 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 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. Stay hydrated!
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