What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingPEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Kojic Dipalmitate
Emollient
Xylitol
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract
EmollientSodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
CleansingDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningBenzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Disodium EDTA
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, PEG-150 Distearate, Kojic Dipalmitate, Xylitol, Glucose, Anhydroxylitol, Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Saccharide Isomerate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Benzophenone-4, Disodium EDTA, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Alpha-Arbutin
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Kojic Acid
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glucose
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCocamide DEA
EmulsifyingParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantBHT
Antioxidant
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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.
Glucose is a simple sugar and is the most important source of energy in all organisms.
In skincare, glucose is used to hydrate the skin. It also acts as a prebiotic for our natural biome.
Glucose is hydrating due to its humectant property. As a humectant, glucose draws moisture from the air and from deeper levels in the skin.
Our skin contains many sugars that act as prebiotics and help strengthen our natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin from harmful bacteria and other contaminants.
Studies show glucose may help with fading discoloration and pigmentation. This is because our skin metabolizes glucose into lactic acid. Lactic acid is an AHA that helps exfoliate the top layer of skin.
Learn more about GlucoseGlycerin 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 GlycerinSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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
