What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingAlpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningEDTA
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Glutathione
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientOryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Inositol
Humectant
Taurine
BufferingBetaine
Humectant
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Tachibana Peel Extract
HumectantPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingMelatonin
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingBeta-Alanine
HumectantPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethanolamine
BufferingTetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium PCA, Tranexamic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Glutathione, Alpha-Arbutin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Zinc Gluconate, Zinc PCA, Citrus Aurantium Tachibana Peel Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Melatonin, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Beta-Alanine, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethanolamine, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alpha-Arbutin is made from hydroquinone and glucose. It may also be derived from the fermentation of soybeans.
This ingredient an antioxidant, meaning it helps protect your skin cells against damage.
Studies show this ingredient helps improve hyperpigmentation and fade discoloration.
Alpha-Arbutin may be used with other ingredients that help with hyperpigmentation. These ingredients include retinol, Vitamin C, niacinamide, and tranexamic acid.
Learn more about Alpha-ArbutinEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium 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!
Learn more about Water
