What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Sucrose
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingSilica
AbrasiveCitrus Reticulata Peel Oil
MaskingCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Oil
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantParfum
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningSorbic Acid
PreservativeSalicylic Acid
MaskingLimonene
PerfumingCI 15510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantSucrose, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Silica, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Ascorbic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Water, Sorbic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Limonene, CI 15510, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
BufferingLactic Acid
BufferingSodium Magnesium Silicate
Citric Acid
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBromelain
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantHydrogenated Castor Oil
EmollientMaltodextrin
AbsorbentLipase
Skin ConditioningSubtilisin
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
MaskingSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingSalvia Sclarea Oil
MaskingJojoba Esters
EmollientPapain
Skin ConditioningLinalool
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingWater, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Bromelain, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Maltodextrin, Lipase, Subtilisin, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Jojoba Esters, Papain, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneWater. 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