What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Perfuming
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolianthes Tuberosa Flower Extract
Perfuming
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Masking
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Aspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Pentylene Glycol, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Lactic Acid, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Diisopropyl Adipate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Acer Saccharum Extract, Citric Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Polianthes Tuberosa Flower Extract, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Triethyl Citrate, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Aspergillus Ferment, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin (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 GlycerinSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is a well-known ingredient for treating skin that struggles with acne and clogged pores. It exfoliates both the skin's surface and deep within the pores to help clear out buildup, control oil, and reduce inflammation.
Unlike AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids), salicylic acid is oil-soluble. This allows it to penetrate into pores which makes it especially effective for treating blackheads and preventing future breakouts.
Salicylic acid is also known for its soothing properties. It has a similar structure to aspirin and can calm inflamed or irritated skin, making it a good option for acne-prone skin that is also sensitive.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing this ingredient into your routine.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun sensitivity, itβs still important to wear sunscreen daily to protect your skin.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidSodium 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. 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
