What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Agar
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Cichorium Intybus Root Extract
MaskingYogurt Extract
Skin ConditioningCarrageenan
Betaine
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Tetrasodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycolic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Agar, Glycerin, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Cichorium Intybus Root Extract, Yogurt Extract, Carrageenan, Betaine, Glucose, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Polysorbate 20, Tetrasodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tricholoma Matsutake Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingHydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rhododendron Chrysanthum Leaf Extract
MaskingVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Cymbopogon Nardus Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Citrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Rhododendron Chrysanthum Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Cymbopogon Nardus Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Tocopherol, Citral, Limonene
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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.
Butylene 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinGlycolic Acid is arguably the most famous alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) with tons of research backing its benefits.
It is found naturally in sugar cane but the form used in skincare is usually synthetic for purity and stability.
Glycolic acid removes the top layer of dead skin cells to allow newer and fresher ones to emerge.
AHAs work by breaking down the structural “glue” that holds old skin cells in place. When that buildup is gone, your skin can renew itself more efficiently.
Research also shows glycolic acid stimulates collagen production, helping to firm and thicken the skin over time. This is one of its biggest advantages over other AHAs.
Overall, glycolic acid helps with:
Fun fact: Glycolic acid boosts skin hydration by helping it produce molecules that increase hyaluronic acid naturally.
To work best, glycolic acid products should have a pH between 3-4 (that’s where exfoliation is most effective but still gentle on skin).
The pH and concentration of a product are key to its effectiveness:
It is normal to feel a slight stinging sensation when using glycolic acid. This usually fades as your skin adjusts.
Because glycolic acid has the smallest molecular size in the AHA family, it can penetrate deeper, which enhances its effectiveness but also makes it more likely to irritate sensitive skin.
If your skin is very sensitive or prone to rosacea, glycolic acid may be too strong; in that case, try milder options like lactic acid or a PHA instead.
Recent studies suggest glycolic acid might even help protect against UV damage. But don’t skip sunscreen! Freshly exfoliated skin is more sensitive to the sun.
Glycolic acid is a skincare superstar. It smooths, brightens, hydrates, and firms the skin. Unless you’re highly sensitive, it’s well worth adding to your routine.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Glycolic AcidSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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
