What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingAmorphophallus Konjac Root Extract
HumectantTremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion Stabilising
Chlorella Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract
HumectantArginine
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Chloride
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCalcium Chloride
AstringentSodium Chloride
MaskingPotassium Chloride
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Propanediol, Isopentyldiol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Chlorella Ferment, Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract, Arginine, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Magnesium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xanthan Gum, Calcium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Decapeptide-52
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Anadenanthera Colubrina Bark Extract
HumectantLepidium Sativum Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningGenistein
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Bentonite
Absorbent
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Olivate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Avena Sativa Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Squalane, Prunus Domestica Seed Oil, Saccharide Isomerate, Cetearyl Olivate, Panthenol, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Decapeptide-52, Allantoin, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Ceramide NP, Anadenanthera Colubrina Bark Extract, Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract, Genistein, Niacinamide, Bentonite, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-6 Olivate, Sorbitan Oleate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polysorbate 80, Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Pentylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Avena Sativa Peptide
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric 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 AcidPhenoxyethanol 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
