What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantDiglycerin
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Soymilk Isoflavones
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCyclodextrin
AbsorbentPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Gluceth-10
EmulsifyingSucrose Laurate
Emollient
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Diglycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Betaine, Soymilk Isoflavones, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Ceramide Ng, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Arginine, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Cyclodextrin, Phytosterols, Sodium Polyacrylate, Polyquaternium-51, Methyl Gluceth-10, Sucrose Laurate, Potassium Hydroxide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Zinc Myristate
Hdi/PPG/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Cellulose
Absorbent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningLauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Algin
Masking
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Talc
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Iron Oxides
Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Titanium Dioxide, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Zinc Myristate, Hdi/PPG/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Cellulose, Pentylene Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Silica, Tocopherol, Water, Lauroyl Lysine, Butylene Glycol, Algin, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Hyaluronic Acid, Maltodextrin, Lactobacillus, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide Ng, Phytosphingosine, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Soluble Collagen, Sodium Citrate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Dimethicone, Iron Oxides
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 GlycolCeramide NG is a type of Ceramide. The NG stands for a sphinganine base.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Ceramide NP
Citric 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.
Sodium 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
