What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHexyldecanol
Emollient
Hexyldecyl Laurate
EmollientUrea
Buffering
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Magnesium Sulfate
Cera Alba
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Lecithin
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Hexyldecanol, Hexyldecyl Laurate, Urea, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Glycerin, Magnesium Sulfate, Cera Alba, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Distarch Phosphate
AbsorbentGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Decylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Octyldodecanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Distarch Phosphate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Sodium PCA, Glycine, Decylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Xanthan Gum, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Oleic Acid, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.
This ingredient is a more stable version of Vitamin C, meaning it does not disintegrate as quickly when exposed to sunlight. However, studies show it does not penetrate skin as well as pure Vitamin C.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is oil soluble.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Ascorbyl PalmitateThis 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
