What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPropanediol
Solvent
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingBetaine
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Bisabolol
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingGlucose
Humectant
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycerin, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Propanediol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Betaine, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Panthenol, Chlorphenesin, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Bisabolol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Glucose, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningBentonite
Absorbent
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentKaolin
Abrasive
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSalix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningShea Butteramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Bentonite, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Kaolin, Lauryl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Menthol, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Shea Butteramidopropyl Betaine, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Magnesium Aspartate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Propanediol, Hexylene Glycol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Limonene, CI 77891, CI 42090
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 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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWe don't have a description for Salix Nigra Bark Extract yet.
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 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
