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What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Glycosaminoglycans
EmollientPapain
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf
Perfuming
Vitis Vinifera
MaskingSymphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower
Skin Conditioning
Echinacea Angustifolia Meristem Cell Culture
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Water, Carbomer, Hyaluronic Acid, Glycosaminoglycans, Papain, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit, Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Vitis Vinifera, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower, Echinacea Angustifolia Meristem Cell Culture, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Panthenol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Antioxidant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycosaminoglycans
EmollientPrunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Extract
CleansingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
AstringentSantalum Album Extract
CleansingCitrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Astringent
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Nobilis Fruit Extract
MaskingLecithin
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPapain
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Butter Extract
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cananga Odorata Flower Extract
Perfuming
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
Emollient
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Coffea Robusta Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
Cleansing
Citrus Junos Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Tangerina Peel Extract
AstringentMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Water, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Propylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Glycosaminoglycans, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Mentha Piperita Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract, Santalum Album Extract, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Niacinamide, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract, Lecithin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Papain, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Butter Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Coffea Robusta Seed Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Citrus Junos Peel Extract, Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Dehydroacetic Acid, CI 16035, CI 17200, Limonene, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract comes from the pineapple fruit. Pineapples are native to South America. The components of pineapple give it mild exfoliating and skin nourishing properties.
Pineapples contain Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, copper, potassium, niacin, and other minerals. It also contains many phytochemicals, including ferulic acid, coumaric acid, arbutin, and more. These help condition the skin.
Bromelain can be found in all parts of a pineapple. It is a mixture of enzymes and is mildly exfoliating.
Learn more about Ananas Sativus Fruit ExtractAscorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C and is the biologically active form used directly by skin.
Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, but it also has plenty of benefits for your skin. It is best supported by academic literature for:
Topical vitamin C has been shown to help neutralize oxidative stress from UV and pollution, helping to improve photoaging and hyperpigmentation when used consistently.
One clinical study found that using 5% topical vitamin C for six months improved signs of photodamaged skin, both on the surface and in the deeper structural layers of the skin.
While vitamin C doesn’t replace sunscreen, studies show it can boost photoprotection when combined with Vitamin E and ferulic acid. These two ingredients help improve stability and protective effects.
The big downside of this ingredient is formulation difficulty. Vitamin C is prone to oxidation and doesn't penetrate the skin unless formulated correctly. Research found that vitamin C absorbs into the skin best at a low pH (< 3.5) with about 20% being the upper limit for effective absorption.
Skin levels can saturate after repeated application; this means your skin won’t keep absorbing more once it’s full of vitamin C. This is why more isn’t always better with vitamin C and why very high concentrations don’t necessarily give extra benefits.
Ascorbic acid generally works well with many skincare ingredients but can be irritating when combined with other active ingredients. Strong oxidizing acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide can reduce the effectiveness of vitamin C if they are used at the same time; they are often recommended for use at different times of day.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.
Learn more about Ascorbic AcidButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCarbomer is a high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerCarica Papaya Fruit Extract comes from the papaya fruit. Papayas were first domesticated in Mexico and Central America.
This fruit extract contains papain and chymopapain, two types of enzymes. These enzyme have exfoliating and anti-inflammatory properties. One study shows papain may help reduce scarring.
Papaya is also a rich source of antioxidants. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. This may help protect against signs of aging. One antioxidant present in papayas is lycopene.
Papaya also contains Vitamin A, also known as retinol.
While papaya is used as an ingredient to help lighten skin, research is limited on this.
The seeds of papaya have been found to have anti-fungal activity.
Learn more about Carica Papaya Fruit ExtractGlycerin (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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Glycosaminoglycans yet.
Papain is an enzyme found naturally in the papaya plant's leaves, fruit, and roots. It has antimicrobial, soothing, and wound healing properties.
Glycine and Vitamin A are naturally found in papain.
While papain is often touted as skin-lightening, further studies are needed to prove this. However, papain has been shown to help soothe acne-inflammation.
Papain belongs to a class of enzymes called proteolytic enzymes. These enzymes break down peptides and amino acids.
Some studies found papain to be a potential skin sensitizer and allergen. Those with latex allergies might also be allergic to papaya.
Learn more about PapainSodium 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 HydroxideTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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 Water
