What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Water
MaskingLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Citrus Grandis Peel Extract
Astringent
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Proline
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Clementina Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract
AstringentRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Junos Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantRosa Damascena Extract
MaskingGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
Humectant
Hydroxyproline
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Water, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Extract, Lactic Acid, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Proline, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Citrus Clementina Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Fructooligosaccharides, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract, Citrus Junos Seed Extract, Calcium Gluconate, Rosa Damascena Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Sodium PCA, Hydroxyproline, Sodium Phytate, Panthenol, Propanediol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningRosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Disodium EDTA
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol 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 PropanediolPyrus Malus Fruit Extract is extract from Apples. Apples are rich in Vitamin C, sugars, and antioxidants.
The sugar in Apples are humectants and help hydrate the skin. On top of that, apples also contain some acids, such as malic acid. These acids may have a mild exfoliating effect.
Last, the phytochemicals found in apples are strong antioxidants. These antioxidants help with anti-aging as they protect your skin cells against oxidative damage.
Learn more about Pyrus Malus Fruit ExtractSodium 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 BenzoateWater. 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
