What's inside
What's inside
What's inside
What's inside
Water
Skin ConditioningMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Triethanolamine
Buffering3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingGluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Galactoarabinan
Bis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningPiper Methysticum Root
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Malic Acid
Buffering
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit
Astringent
Viola Tricolor Extract
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAlteromonas Ferment Filtrate
HumectantLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment
Skin ConditioningBacillus
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Thiamine Hcl
MaskingRiboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Pantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningWater, Mandelic Acid, Propanediol, Glycereth-26, Triethanolamine, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Citrate, Gluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, Galactoarabinan, Bis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Piper Methysticum Root, Saccharide Isomerate, Citric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Malic Acid, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower, Rosa Canina Fruit, Viola Tricolor Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Alteromonas Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus, Lactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment, Bacillus, Glycerin, Thiamine Hcl, Riboflavin, Niacinamide, Pantothenic Acid, Pyridoxine, Folic Acid, Cyanocobalamin
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Triethanolamine
BufferingLactobionic Acid
Buffering
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Coceth-7
EmulsifyingPPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether
EmulsifyingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Escin
TonicGlycerin
Humectant
Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract
Astringent
Ammonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Abronia Villosa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAgave Americana Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningFouquieria Splendens Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningLarrea Tridentata Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Coccinellifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningYucca Brevifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Propylene Glycol, Mandelic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Triethanolamine, Lactobionic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Coceth-7, PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Panthenol, Saccharide Isomerate, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Escin, Glycerin, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Abronia Villosa Leaf Extract, Agave Americana Stem Extract, Fouquieria Splendens Stem Extract, Larrea Tridentata Extract, Oenothera Biennis Root Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Flower Extract, Yucca Brevifolia Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Triethanolamine
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Water, Glycolic Acid, Triethanolamine, Lactic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Citric Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Chlorphenesin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
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 GlycerinMandelic Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA).
Like other AHAs, it helps exfoliate the surface of the skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
Mandelic acid helps with:
Due to it having a larger molecular size than glycolic acid, mandelic acid is able to penetrate the skin more slowly and evenly. This makes it gentler and less irritating, making it a great option for sensitive or beginner skin.
Despite being milder, mandelic acid is still an effective exfoliant that improves skin texture and tone over time.
What makes mandelic acid stand out from other AHAs? It has antibacterial and antioxidant properties.
These traits make it a great option for acne-prone or problem skin by reducing active breakouts and fading post-acne marks. Studies show that mandelic acid (especially when combined with salicylic acid) can significantly reduce pimples and hyperpigmentation while causing fewer side effects than stronger acids.
Mandelic acid is effective in concentrations of 5% and up with an ideal pH range of 3-4 for at-home use.
Like other AHAs, itβs important to wear sunscreen daily to protect your newly exfoliated skin.
However, unlike glycolic acid, mandelic acid is light-sensitive. Be sure your mandelic acid is packaged in opaque containers to ensure it stays stable and effective.
In short, mandelic acid is a gentle yet powerful AHA that exfoliates, brightens, and helps clarify skin while keeping irritation low. Its antibacterial action makes it especially beneficial for those with acne-prone, sensitive, or uneven skin, offering smoother, clearer, and more even-toned results over time.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Mandelic AcidWater. 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 Water
