What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Methyl Gluceth-10
EmulsifyingMilk Ferment
Skin ConditioningGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningUbiquinone
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Methylparaben
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Methyl Gluceth-10, Milk Ferment, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Ubiquinone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyquaternium-51, Lecithin, Methylparaben
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Centella Asiatica Extract Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTrehalose
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Phytate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sucrose Distearate
Emollient
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantLauric Acid
Cleansing
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Hydroxystearic Acid
Cleansing
Benzyl Glycol
SolventHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Raspberry Ketone
Masking
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract, Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactobacillus/Centella Asiatica Extract Ferment Filtrate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Trehalose, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sucrose Distearate, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Lauric Acid, Asiatic Acid, Phytosterols, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine, Hydroxystearic Acid, Benzyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Raspberry Ketone, Phytosphingosine
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolThis 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 AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateWater. 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
