What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Corylus Avellana Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCamelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract
AstringentSalix Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAlbizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
MaskingChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentPyrus Malus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningKrameria Triandra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningHexyldecanol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
CleansingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingBrassica Campestris Sterols
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Thymus Mastichina Flower Oil
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Corylus Avellana Seed Oil, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Isostearyl Isostearate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Adenosine, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Salix Alba Leaf Extract, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Pyrus Malus Seed Extract, Krameria Triandra Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Hexyldecanol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Glycine Soja Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Thymus Mastichina Flower Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Farnesene
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingHydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
Humectant
Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingBrassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantMorinda Citrifolia Extract
AstringentTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Arginine
Masking
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Caprylyl Glucoside
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Propanediol
Solvent
Coumarin
Perfuming
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
Emollient
Pullulan
Citric Acid
Buffering
Silica
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDipteryx Odorata Seed Extract
MaskingWater, Hydrogenated Farnesene, Glycerin, Isopentyldiol, Cetyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Cetyl Phosphate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Trehalose, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Arginine, Saccharide Isomerate, Sorbitol, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Propanediol, Coumarin, Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin, Pullulan, Citric Acid, Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract
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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.
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 (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 GlycerinPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium 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 BenzoateTocopheryl 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. Remember to 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
