What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ziziphus Mauritiana Leaf
Skin ProtectingButyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Kaolin
Abrasive
Squalane
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Dipteryx Odorata Bean Extract
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pistacia Vera Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Oryza Sativa
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
PCA
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingSerine
Masking
Valine
MaskingHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Citric Acid
Buffering
Histidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ziziphus Mauritiana Leaf, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Kaolin, Squalane, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Dipteryx Odorata Bean Extract, Panthenol, Pistacia Vera Seed Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Tocopherol, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arginine, Oryza Sativa, Aspartic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, PCA, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Citric Acid, Histidine, Phenylalanine
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cellulose
AbsorbentPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXylitol
Humectant
Bisabolol
Masking
Disodium EDTA
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSilica
Abrasive
Glucose
Humectant
Marrubium Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Malpighia Emarginata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningFurcellaria Lumbricalis Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Engelhardtia Chrysolepis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Betaine, Pentylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Phenoxyethanol, Cellulose, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Xylitylglucoside, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Anhydroxylitol, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xylitol, Bisabolol, Disodium EDTA, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Sodium Hydroxide, Silica, Glucose, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Citric Acid, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Malpighia Emarginata Seed Extract, Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Engelhardtia Chrysolepis Leaf Extract, Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Maris Sal
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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.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCitric 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.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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
