What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Urea
Buffering
Bisabolol
Masking
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Eryngium Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantLecithin
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Lactate
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
Propylparaben
Preservative
Butylparaben
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Isobutylparaben
Antimicrobial
Methylparaben
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycolic Acid, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclohexasiloxane, Propylene Glycol, Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone, Pentylene Glycol, Ammonium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium PCA, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Urea, Bisabolol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Eryngium Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Allantoin, Ergothioneine, Dimethiconol, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dipropylene Glycol, Lecithin, Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Lactate, Limonene, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Isobutylparaben, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Parfum, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMannitol
Humectant
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Xylitol
Humectant
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Rhamnose
HumectantFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
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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 TriglycerideDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the âgoodâ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolGlycolic Acid is arguably the most famous alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) with tons of research backing its benefits.
It is found naturally in sugar cane but the form used in skincare is usually synthetic for purity and stability.
Glycolic acid removes the top layer of dead skin cells to allow newer and fresher ones to emerge.
AHAs work by breaking down the structural âglueâ that holds old skin cells in place. When that buildup is gone, your skin can renew itself more efficiently.
Research also shows glycolic acid stimulates collagen production, helping to firm and thicken the skin over time. This is one of its biggest advantages over other AHAs.
Overall, glycolic acid helps with:
Fun fact: Glycolic acid boosts skin hydration by helping it produce molecules that increase hyaluronic acid naturally.
To work best, glycolic acid products should have a pH between 3-4 (thatâs where exfoliation is most effective but still gentle on skin).
The pH and concentration of a product are key to its effectiveness:
It is normal to feel a slight stinging sensation when using glycolic acid. This usually fades as your skin adjusts.
Because glycolic acid has the smallest molecular size in the AHA family, it can penetrate deeper, which enhances its effectiveness but also makes it more likely to irritate sensitive skin.
If your skin is very sensitive or prone to rosacea, glycolic acid may be too strong; in that case, try milder options like lactic acid or a PHA instead.
Recent studies suggest glycolic acid might even help protect against UV damage. But donât skip sunscreen! Freshly exfoliated skin is more sensitive to the sun.
Glycolic acid is a skincare superstar. It smooths, brightens, hydrates, and firms the skin. Unless youâre highly sensitive, itâs well worth adding to your routine.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Glycolic AcidParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of âFRAGRANCEâ or âPARFUMâ according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumWater. 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
