What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Bisabolol
Masking
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Bisabolol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phytosphingosine, Behenic Acid, Cholesterol, Sodium Levulinate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Glyceryl Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Potassium Sorbate, Triethyl Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPanicum Miliaceum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSerine
Masking
Alanine
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Lysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Arginine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningPCA
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Betaine, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Panicum Miliaceum Seed Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Serine, Alanine, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Lysine Hcl, Threonine, Arginine, Proline, PCA, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Sodium Phytate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Benzyl Alcohol
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 AcidEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 PropanediolWater. 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
