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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Troxerutin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Sodium Isostearate
CleansingEthylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Hedera Helix Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Humulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialCochlearia Armoracia Root Extract
MaskingCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Quercus Robur Bark Extract
AstringentRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Paullinia Cupana Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract
MoisturisingElettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Achillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingLavandula Officinalis Flower/Extract
AntimicrobialMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelilotus Officinalis Herb Extract
Perfuming
Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPotentilla Erecta Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentAcorus Calamus Root Extract
Perfuming
Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingSymphytum Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract
MaskingEugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract
AstringentCitrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
Cleansing
Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Octyldodecyl Xyloside
EmulsifyingPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCinnamal
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Niacinamide, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Octyldodecanol, Isostearyl Isostearate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Troxerutin, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Sodium Isostearate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Cochlearia Armoracia Root Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Quercus Robur Bark Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Paullinia Cupana Fruit Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Lavandula Officinalis Flower/Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Melilotus Officinalis Herb Extract, Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract, Potentilla Erecta Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Symphytum Officinale Root Extract, Propylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Octyldodecyl Xyloside, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cinnamal, Coumarin, Eugenol, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Poloxamer 338
EmulsifyingCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Limonene
Perfuming
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Linalool
Perfuming
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine
Skin Conditioning
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientHydrated Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Citronellol
Perfuming
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantGeraniol
Perfuming
Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCitral
Perfuming
Darutoside
Skin ConditioningCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantGlucose
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Propanediol, Alcohol Denat., Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Poloxamer 338, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Limonene, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Linalool, Ceramide NP, Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Hydrated Silica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polysorbate 60, Citronellol, Sodium Benzoate, CI 16035, Geraniol, Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract, Citral, Darutoside, CI 42090, Glucose, Lactic Acid, Potassium Sorbate
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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 TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinLactic Acid is another well-loved alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is gentler than glycolic acid but still highly effective.
Its main role is to exfoliate the surface of the skin by loosening the âglueâ that holds dead skin cells together. Shedding those old cells leads to smoother, softer, and more even-toned skin.
Because lactic acid molecules are larger than glycolic acid, they donât penetrate as deeply. This means theyâre less likely to sting or irritate, making it a great choice for beginners or those with sensitive skin.
Like glycolic acid, it can:
Lactic acid also acts as a humectant (like hyaluronic acid). It can draw water into the skin to improve hydration and also plays a role in the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the form of sodium lactate.
Studies show it can boost ceramide production to strengthen the skin barrier and even help balance the skinâs microbiome.
To get results, choose products with a pH between 3-4.
Lower strengths (5-12%) focus on surface exfoliation; higher strengths (12% and up) can reach deeper in the dermis (deeper, supportive layer) to improve skin texture and firmness over time.
Though it was originally derived from milk, most modern lactic acid used in skincare is vegan. It is made through non-dairy fermentation to create a bio-identical and stable form suitable for all formulations.
When lactic acid shows up near the end of an ingredient list, it usually means the brand added just a tiny amount to adjust the productâs pH.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Lactic acid is truly a gentle multitasker: it exfoliates, hydrates, strengthens, and brightens. It's a great ingredient for giving your skin a smooth, glowing, and healthy look without the harshness of stronger acids.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneOctyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.
Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.
Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about OctyldodecanolPhenoxyethanol 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 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.
Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.
In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.
Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.
Learn more about Polysorbate 60Water. 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
