What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Callus
Antimicrobial
Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Amara Peel
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingColloidal Oatmeal
Absorbent
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSodium PCA
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Garcinia Mangostana Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Callus
Antimicrobial
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Phytate
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract
Abrasive
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAmino Esters-1
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPearl Powder
Water, Rosa Damascena Callus, Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Ferment Filtrate, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel, Propanediol, Decyl Glucoside, Colloidal Oatmeal, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Gluconolactone, Garcinia Mangostana Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Callus, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Phytate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Amino Esters-1, Betaine, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Pearl Powder
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Water
HumectantSqualane
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialMilk Lipids
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Aminobutyric Acid
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Croton Lechleri Sap Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Phytate
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Lecithin
Emollient
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Pullulan
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Water, Squalane, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium PCA, Cetearyl Alcohol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Glyceryl Stearate, Jojoba Esters, Gluconolactone, Phytosphingosine, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Milk Lipids, Sodium Benzoate, Phospholipids, Aminobutyric Acid, Ubiquinone, Croton Lechleri Sap Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Phytate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Ceramide NP, Pullulan, Retinol, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyglycerin-3, Ascorbyl Palmitate
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
Gluconolactone has some interesting properties:
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily.
This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
Learn more about GluconolactonePropanediol 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 PropanediolSodium 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 BenzoateSodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid. It is naturally occurring in our skin's natural moisturizing factors where it works to maintain hydration.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
This ingredient has skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCASodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.
Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.
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 Water
