What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecyl Myristate
EmollientC15-19 Alkane
SolventDipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Undecane
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingTridecane
Perfuming
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 61565
Cosmetic ColorantCI 60725
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Octyldodecyl Myristate, C15-19 Alkane, Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate, Glycerin, Undecane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Chloride, Tridecane, Sodium Gluconate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Polyglutamic Acid, Citric Acid, CI 61565, CI 60725
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Sea Water Extract
Skin ConditioningSpirulina Maxima Extract
SmoothingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Collagen Amino Acids
Moisturising
Algae Extract
EmollientCitrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract
HumectantLimonene
Perfuming
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract
AntiseborrhoeicCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Coconut Alkanes, Isopropyl Myristate, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Glycerin, Isododecane, Persea Gratissima Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Sea Water Extract, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Collagen Amino Acids, Algae Extract, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract, Limonene, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Linalool, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Arginine, Potassium Sorbate, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Tocopherol, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 AcidCoco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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
