What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientBambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Boswellia Carterii Resin Extract
MaskingStyrax Benzoin Resin Extract
Masking
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Arctium Majus Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningAlchemilla Vulgaris Extract
AstringentOrthosiphon Stamineus Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Geraniol
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Methicone, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Boswellia Carterii Resin Extract, Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Arctium Majus Root Extract, Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Orthosiphon Stamineus Extract, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Arachidyl Glucoside, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Geraniol, Amyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingZinc PCA
Humectant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Candelilla Cera
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Totarol
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Alanyl Glutamine
HumectantArginine
Masking
Oligopeptide-177
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Phenylalanine
Masking
Sisymbrium Irio Seed Oil
Masking
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, C10-18 Triglycerides, Dicaprylyl Ether, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glyceryl Stearate, Vegetable Oil, Octyldodecanol, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Panthenol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Niacinamide, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Zinc PCA, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Benzoate, Candelilla Cera, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Totarol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Alanyl Glutamine, Arginine, Oligopeptide-177, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Chloride, Phenylalanine, Sisymbrium Irio Seed Oil
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 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 GlycerinMaltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
